Nursing Director (Mental Health) (Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Maryborough)

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

Your opportunity: 

• The Nursing Director – Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services (WBMHSS) is a nursing leadership and management position accountable for operational and professional leadership, management and delivery of nursing service within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) mental health and specialised services.
• The Nursing Director is also accountable at an expert professional and leadership level for the delivery of high quality, evidence-informed nursing standards within the WBMHSS.
• The Nursing Director has the authority to manage the human and financial resources of the WBMHSS in accordance with the delegations of the position and the approved policies and procedures
• The Nursing Director provides professional leadership to nursing staff and is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of nursing workforce plans which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice.

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 $211,068 p.a., comprising salary $184,991 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 11) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2608WB691113

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth: 

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast  

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.  

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'