Director of Nursing - Health Service Manager

About the role

The WA Country Health Service is looking for a Director of Nursing to lead a rural health service covering hospital, residential aged care and community programs. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, driving service improvement and building strong relationships with the local community. It is a full-time position in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, develop and lead the health service so that hospital, aged residential and community services are delivered according to best practice.
• Develop cooperative relationships with local communities and organisations.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in diverse healthcare settings, fostering collaboration, accountability and performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, staff and external stakeholders.
• Manage resources within the service to ensure efficient operations and agreed strategic outcomes.

Required profile

• Advanced clinical leadership skills in an aged care environment, delivering evidence-based care and high-quality clinical outcomes.
• Knowledge of aged care practice, legislation and regulatory requirements, including Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety obligations.
• Valid Australian work rights; permanent appointments may be made to citizens, permanent residents or visa holders.
• Applicants must pass a criminal records screening and integrity check, and a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment; the vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children check.

What we offer

• 12% employer-contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Salary packaging arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave or assistance.
• Flexible working and leave arrangements, plus other professional and location-based allowances.

To apply, submit an online application with a statement addressing the suitability criteria, a detailed CV and the names and contact details of two professional referees. Applications lodged late or by email will not be considered.