Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Wanted – central Sunshine Coast location

• Excellent remuneration package on offer
• Free onsite parking available
• Agreeable working environment

Cura Day Hospitals Group is looking for an energetic and experienced Director of Nursing (DoN) to work with the CEO (KPH &SCDS) to lead the team at the Sunshine Coast Day Surgery, located in Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Day Surgery is an accredited, twin-theatre facility, and dedicated gastroenterology unit, with a focus on advanced medical technology and quality patient care. The facility in Maroochydore provides a broad range of surgical services to the Sunshine Coast community including Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, Dental, Orthopaedic, and IVF/ Gynaecological Services. 

The Sunshine Coast region is undergoing a major expansion of infrastructure services with a number of government funded initiatives to secure the area’s future growth and provide support for the current and growing population.

We are looking for a 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. 

To be considered for this position, you must be able to meet the following essential criteria:

• Current relevant AHPRA Registration
• Post graduate qualification in nursing and/or a tertiary qualification in management
• Minimum 5 years post graduate nursing experience
• Perioperative experience and advantage
• Minimum 1-year administrative experience in a position equivalent to, or more senior than, nursing unit manager
• Working knowledge of and adherence to the 8 ACQSHC National Standards as appropriate
• Working knowledge of Industrial Relations Acts, regulations and other relevant statutory obligations (incl. Work Health & Safety)
• Knowledge of contemporary risk management strategies which are effective in promoting and ensuring safe patient care
• Knowledge of the regulation of health care professionals
• Understanding of contemporary clinical practice
• Skills in project management and implementation
• Knowledge of health funding models and arrangements pertaining to private/public health sectors
• Commercial sense and business acumen

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 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 and prepared to take on the many challenges of a busy day hospital.

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: -

Claudia Teunissen (CEO) (KPH & SCDS):

**********@kawanaprivate.com.au

07 54139***

For more information about Sunshine Coast Day Surgery, please visit our website: 

https://curagroup.com.au/sunshine-coast-day-surgery