CEO/Director of Nursing

Based in Perth, West Leederville Private Hospital has been providing exceptional care to both day stay and overnight patients since opening in 2017. The hospital provides a range of multidisciplinary services to both adult and paediatric patients including Orthopaedic Hand & Shoulder Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive. West Leederville Private Hospital features 8 overnight beds situated in the Ward, 5 Stage I recovery beds, 6 Stage II recovery beds and 3 Stage III Recliners.

We are looking for a CEO/Director of Nursing (CEO/DoN) who loves to be hands-on, leading by example to strengthen the hospital’s pre-eminent position in the day surgery sector. Ideally, the successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a varied role and equally enjoys opportunities to promote the hospital to assure its potential.

The CEO/ Director of Nursing will be responsible for:

• Managing and mentoring staff, reflecting a consultative leadership style
• Building rapport and developing effective relations with key stakeholders
• Strategic planning and positively implementing change
• Continuous improvement, OH&S and risk management.
• Quality Management Systems and the ACQSHC National Standards requirements for accreditation

To be successful in this position, you should be able to meet the following criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration
• 3-5 years’ experience in senior nursing or hospital management positions
• Current operating theatre experience in the areas of Anaesthetics, Recovery and Perioperative
• A demonstrated history of managing and mentoring staff, reflecting a consultative leadership style
• The ability to strategically plan and positively implement change
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems and the NQSHC National Standards requirements for accreditation
• A thorough understanding of continuous improvement, OH&S and risk management.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Please note all applicants must currently possess the right to work in Australia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CEO/DoN with strong clinical, managerial and business development skills. The attributes listed above reflect part of the skills required to be successful in this diverse and interesting position. 

We envisage this role will appeal to a candidate who is interested in contributing for the long term to see the results of their hard work.

Cura Day Hospitals Group offers excellent career opportunities for nurses, health professionals, support staff and managers. As the market leading day hospital group, a career with Cura Day Hospitals Group is not only rewarding, but also offers great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. 

We believe our people are our most important asset. As part of our dedication to staff development and well-being, we promote a range of initiatives to support our employees including education and training and providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness & Wellbeing Program. Cura employees also have access to salary packaging for novated leasing as well as a range of discounts and benefits through our rewards program. 

We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

If you are interested in this role, you can apply confidentially via SEEK.

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Tim Puyk (Operations Manager):

For more information about West Leederville Private Hospital, please visit our website: 

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