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Nursing Director - Surgical Services and Intensive Care (Bundaberg)
Bundaberg and Rural Services, Bundaberg Hospital
Are you a forward-thinking nursing leader ready to shape the future of surgical and ICU services? WBHHS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nursing Director to lead Surgical Services and ICU at Bundaberg Hospital. This is a key executive nursing leadership position, responsible for the strategic and operational management of Surgical Services and the Intensive Care Unit. The role will oversee the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care across perioperative, surgical ward and ICU services. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and executive leaders to drive innovation, enhance service delivery, and optimise workforce capability to meet current and future healthcare needs.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 11 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2508WB654107 |
| Closing date | 15-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Jan-Adele Hotz |
| Contact details | (07) 4150 2104 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity
- The Nursing Director – Surgical Services and Intensive Care is a nursing leadership and management position, accountable for operational and professional leadership, management, and delivery of nursing services within the Bundaberg Hospital and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) specifically Acute Surgical, Peri Operative services, Outpatients, and ICU.
- The Nursing Director is also accountable at an expert professional and leadership level for the delivery of high quality, evidence-informed nursing standards within the WBHHS.
- To lead the ongoing design, planning, development, implementation and management of the service, providing high level advice to other Nursing Directors and executive team.
We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $198,959 p.a., comprising salary of $174,378 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 11) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months ). Job Ad Reference: H2508WB654107
Other benefits include:
- Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
- Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Bundaberg
Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
Information Package for Applicants
H2508WB654107 RD (PDF, 918KB)
Role Description
