Director of Nursing/Facility Manager (Home Hill)
- Townsville, QLD
- $5,843-6,260 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 9
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV658887
Closing date 22-Sep-2025
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Job duration - 12 mths possibility of a 12 mths extn
Contact person Renee Paterson
Contact details 0400 614 086
Access theAbout the opportunityThe Director of Nursing/Facility Manager is accountable for leadership, innovation, and excellence in the provision of care and service delivery to the clients of the health service.In collaboration with the Medical Superintendent of Ayr Health Service and the Rural Hospitals Service Group the Director of Nursing/Facility Manager will provide service direction, coordination, strategic planning, and efficient and effective use of financial, human and material resources.About the serviceThe Home Hill Health Service is a 14-bed rural facility predominately providing aged care, rehabilitation and renal dialysis services to the local community. The renal satellite unit has eight chairs and operates three days a week with extra services when required.Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional AdvantageA strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle BenefitsFamous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.We prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.Competitive salary and benefits:We offer attractive remuneration packages and .
- Salary range: $5843.30 to $6259.70 p.f. (NG9)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- Professional Development allowance
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
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- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- Drivers Licence: Class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Rural Hospitals Service Group network to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.
- This is a VPD risk role.