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Director of Nursing and Operations - Division of Patient Flow and Access Services
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 12 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/648737 |
| Closing date | 27-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Jennifer Farley |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6027 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Division of Patient Flow and Access Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Director of Nursing to join their team on a permanent basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Director of Nursing and Operations is part of the senior management team for operations at Mackay Base Hospital, and across the HHS for specified portfolios and programs.
The Director of Nursing and Operations has responsibility for all staff across expansive clinical services and complex patient demographics across MHHS. The role provides:
- Professional expertise in operations and nursing leadership for the overall planning, coordination and direction of evidence-based nursing services within the portfolio of Operations Mackay and relevant HHS portfolios, to ensure safe, clinically effective, consumer-centred nursing care.
- Leadership and management of all staff reporting to the position.
- Leadership in nursing care to facilitate quality patient outcomes in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, professional standards and organisational policies and procedures.
- Support to the Executive Director of Operations and Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery role.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description (PDF, 2.65MB)
Role Description
