Director of Nursing – Rural VIC in Melbourne

Director of Nursing – Rural VIC in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time 155000 - 155000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead nursing services across two rural campuses, ensuring high-quality care and team development.
  • Company: Join Redstone, a supportive team connecting nurses with meaningful opportunities.
  • Benefits: Earn up to $155k + Super, enjoy salary packaging, and receive relocation assistance.
  • Other info: Enjoy a collaborative executive team and a genuine seat at the strategy table.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while advancing your nursing leadership career.
  • Qualifications: Strong clinical and leadership experience in acute and aged care settings required.

The predicted salary is between 155000 - 155000 $ per year.

Location: Rural Victoria

Hours: Permanent Full-Time | Fixed Monday–Friday

Salary: Up to $155k + Super + $15,900 Salary Packaging

Start Date: ASAP

Step into an executive nursing leadership role overseeing acute and aged care services across two rural healthcare campuses. Working closely with a supportive Executive Leadership Team, you’ll lead and develop Nurse Unit Managers, strengthen clinical standards and help shape services that make a meaningful difference to the local community. This opportunity would also suit a highly experienced NUM, Facility Manager or Campus Manager with the clinical breadth and leadership capability to take the next step.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across acute and aged care services.
  • Lead, support and develop NUMs, ensuring clear role expectations, accountability and consistent performance.
  • Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care, supported by accurate clinical documentation and effective care planning.
  • Champion clinical governance, quality improvement and accreditation readiness across both service areas.
  • Monitor clinical performance, manage risk and oversee incident response.
  • Drive workforce engagement, staff development and a collaborative team culture.
  • Build strong relationships with staff, consumers, families and key stakeholders.

About You

You’re an approachable, inclusive leader who connects with teams, communicates clearly and balances support with accountability. You bring the clinical understanding to lead across both acute and aged care environments, alongside the operational skills to manage services across two campuses.

Requirements

  • Strong clinical and leadership experience across acute and aged care.
  • Demonstrated senior leadership and operational management experience as a DON, experienced NUM, Facility Manager or Campus Manager.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation standards and clinical documentation.
  • Strong communication, staff development and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

  • A relevant postgraduate qualification.
  • Rural or regional healthcare experience is highly regarded.

Benefits

  • Up to $155k + Super + $15,900 salary packaging.
  • Fixed Monday–Friday hours.
  • 4+ weeks’ paid temporary accommodation.
  • Potential relocation assistance for the successful candidate.
  • Vehicle provided for travel between campuses, approximately 30 minutes apart.
  • A genuine seat at the executive table, with input into strategy and service improvement.
  • A collaborative and supportive Executive Leadership Team.
  • A rewarding leadership opportunity with a strong connection to the local community.

Why Redstone?

At Redstone, we connect nurses with opportunities that match their experience, career goals and lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking career progression or a regional move, we provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process.

Director of Nursing – Rural VIC in Melbourne employer: Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd

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Contact Details:

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd Recruitment Team

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