Lead with purpose in the heart of regional healthcare. We’re seeking a dynamic nursing leader to drive excellence in patient care, inspire high-performing teams, and shape the future of health services in Monto. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for an experienced clinician passionate about rural and community-focused healthcare.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Director of Nursing is a clinical manager, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Director of Nursing provides leadership and line manager direction to nursing, administration and operational staff and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing and operational services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Director of Nursing utilises data and information to ensure that the service is organised for safety and measures are in place to capture the standard of service delivery.

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 $196,720 p.a., comprising salary between $160,942 - $172,416 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 9) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2605WB682358

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 Rural Wide Bay   

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.  

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

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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.

• H2605WB682358 - RD (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)