Victoria Street Private Hospital (VSPH) is looking for a Director of Nursing (DoN) We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DoN) who loves their job, leads by example, is hands-on and takes pride in providing excellent healthcare services. The successful candidate will be an energetic person who thrives in a varied role and has the vision to promote VSPH as a premier private hospital in Wollongong. What you will need: To be considered for this role, you should possess: Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. 3-5 years' experience in senior nursing or hospital management positions. Post graduate nursing and/or management qualification would be a plus but not essential. Experience in the areas of Scrub/Scout/Anaesthetic/Recovery/Peri-operative in a hospital/day surgery. Demonstrated experience of managing and mentoring nursing and other staff, reflecting a modern leadership style. Demonstrated business development experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems and the National Standards for hospital accreditation. The ability to strategically plan and positively implement change. A thorough understanding of continuous improvement, OH&S and risk management. Robust understanding of staff rostering principles. Robust experience of efficiently overseeing and managing budgets and other cost centers. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. What we Offer: VSPH is a state-of-the-art private hospital dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. Located in the heart of Wollongong, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services with a strong focus on excellent care. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with strong clinical, managerial and business development skills who wishes to be recognised and rewarded for their knowledge, experience and hard work. This role will appeal to a candidate interested in their career advancement at a state-of-the-art, modern facility. Our team members are our most valued asset and we strongly believe in their overall well-being and ongoing professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from suitable candidates of all ages, nationalities, cultures and abilities. Your remuneration will depend on your knowledge, experience and qualifications. Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a director of nursing? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? #J-18808-Ljbffr