Deputy Director of Nursing - Braidwood MPS
- Braidwood, NSW
- $131,871-134,501 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $131870.90 - $134500.70 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ602810
Applications Close: 12 September 2025
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closingSouthern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the Southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here -Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it's just an initial enquiry, or you're ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here and register your details via .The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more atWhat we offer
- Salary Packaging - up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
- Corporate Health and Fitness program
- 12% Superannuation on top of your gross income
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Braidwood, just 60 minutes to Canberra and 2 hours to the coast. Full of beautiful churches, pubs, cafes, galleries, craft and antique shops all with the historic charm of the gold rush days of the 1850s. The perfect location for bushwalkers, four-wheel drivers and nature lovers. :What you'll be doing
The Deputy Nurse Manager coordinates patient flow and patient care services across the designated facility and provides leadership and support to Nursing Unit Managers to enable safe, effective quality patient care and improved patient experiences.Selection Criteria * Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Postgraduate qualification in the field of Management or associated fields and or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience in management.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage clinical services together with the ability to utilise a broad range of communication strategies including negotiation and consultant skills.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to contribute to service development, apply problem-solving strategies and implement quality improvement programs with proven ability in meeting service targets.
- Proven ability to contribute to and coordinate the process of organisational change, develop, monitor and evaluate nursing resource allocations.
- Experience and ability in accessing, acquiring and utilising a sound and contemporary knowledge of professional and management issues, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please seeNeed more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Hemler on 02 4842 9002 or Patricia.Hemler@health.nsw.gov.au