Director of Nursing, MQ Health and FMHHS

As an experienced Director of Nursing, we want you to bring your private healthcare experience to MQ Health and the new Nursing School as part of Macquarie University.* Join an organisation that seamlessly links the research and clinical practice to provide outstanding patient outcomes* Full-time strategic nursing role across clinical and academic portfolios* Attractive salary, plus access to the full salary packaging benefits and discounts across the Macquarie University campusAbout Us At MQ Health, we unite the best clinicians, the most qualified researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of Health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are Australia's first fully integrated university-led health sciences centre, combining excellence in clinical care with teaching and research. MQ Health brings together Macquarie University Hospital, MQ Health Clinics, and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.About You You will have demonstrated knowledge and success as a strategic nurse in a not for profit or private healthcare setting working with sustainable and measurable financial KPIs. While the sustainability of our business is important you will understand how to balance this with improved patient and staff experience outcomes. Due to the fast moving environment MQ Health operates within you will be comfortable making key decisions in a timely manner that balances all aspects of our business and key stakeholders.To Apply To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:Postgraduate tertiary qualifications in business management or a relevant field with significant recent experience in operational hospital management role in a private or not for profit healthcare settingA keen interest in nursing academic performance and academic leadershipExperience in strategic and business planning with the ability to manage large and complex projectsExperience in developing and managing budgets and KPIs in a not for profit private healthcare settingDemonstrated ability to making key decisions in a timely manner that reflect a fast moving environmentDemonstrated ability to build relationships and partnerships with key business and government stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the executive team, contributing to hospital and faculty strategic planning and the ability to translate and implement these as part of the school's core areas of teaching, research, and engagement.Role Specific Requirements AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseWorking with Children Check ClearanceMQ Health Immunisation ChecksCriminal History CheckSpecific Role Enquiries: Pennee Thompson, HR Manager (MQ Health) via pennee.thompson@mq.edu.au