29th September, 2025

We are seeking a passionate and motivated senior nurse to join our team in Nhill in a full-time capacity (or as negotiated) as the Director of Nursing!

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employer Enterprise Agreement 2024-28Classification: RN67 - DON of Group 8C campus ($2,836.30 per week).For further information please email Executive Director Clinical Services, Cheree Schneider at cheree.schneider@wwhs.net.au

About Us

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality community outpatient services, disability and residential aged care and hospital care to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.We provide generous support to undertake professional development.Nhill Hospital is our largest site, offering the full range of our services, from urgent care to allied health (including a hydrotherapy pool and gym), dental, elective surgery - orthopaedic, ophthalmic and oral, low and high level residential aged care, and much more.

About The Role

The Director of Nursing – Nhill, will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead the clinical staff and engage with all stakeholders whilst meeting all regulatory, accreditation compliance and legislative requirements.The position will ensure effective and sustainable operational performance through effective leadership, team management and continuous quality improvement to ensure the provision of quality and safe care for patients and residents.

Essential

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Effective communication and organisational skills.Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.Demonstrate experience in senior clinical nursing management.Demonstrate effective interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.Excellent analysis, reporting, writing and computer skills.Strong motivation and ability to manage change.Demonstrate understanding and application of best practice Human Resource principles and systems including performance management

Desirable

A minimum of 5 years senior nursing experience.Hold or working towards a tertiary qualification in management.Post Graduate qualification.

Prerequisites

NDIS Worker Screening ClearanceWorking with Children CheckFully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health DirectivesAustralian Driver’s License

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17 OCTOBER 2025

How To Apply

If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, using recent examples of your experiences.

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