Deputy Director of Nursing

Deputy Director of Nursing – Medical and Interventional Services Job Code: REQ . Applications close Sunday, 7th December 2025. Interviews will be held Thursday, 11th December 2025. Job Details Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 6 Remuneration: $167,832.37 – $170,519.57 Per Annum + Salary Packaging + 12% Super Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Awabakal Country | New Lambton Opportunity John Hunter Hospital is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Nursing Leader to join our Medical & Interventional Services (M&IS) team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the delivery of nursing care across 14 high‑acuity specialties and procedural units in a Level 6 tertiary hospital. As a senior leader, you will provide professional advocacy, drive nursing excellence, and support safe, high‑quality patient care across multiple sites. You will lead clinical governance, workforce performance, and education initiatives while influencing innovative models of care and quality improvement programs. You will be fully supported by an engaged and collaborative executive and leadership team, committed to providing guidance, mentorship, and resources to help you succeed and make a real impact across the hospital. This role offers a chance to work collaboratively at the executive level, with the authority and responsibility to impact patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and the professional development of nearly 500 nursing staff. What You Bring Provide senior nursing leadership across multiple sites and specialties, ensuring operational efficiency, safe patient flow, and compliance with national standards Demonstrate clinical governance expertise, leading innovative models of care, quality improvement initiatives, and research in partnership with hospital and district services Manage large‑scale nursing operations, including workforce planning, NHPPD compliance, budgets, KPIs, and performance evaluation Lead change management and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and patient‑centred care Champion education and professional development, supporting staff to achieve their full potential while maintaining high‑quality service delivery Collaborate with a supportive executive and leadership team that provides mentorship, guidance, and operational resources to ensure your success in this complex, high‑impact role Requirements Current Registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 or Registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 and Registered Midwife with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia; currently registered with AHPRA with relevant post graduate qualifications in health services management or equivalent. Proven experience at a senior nursing management level and demonstrated record of achievement in management of a large and complex organisation. Benefits Monthly Allocated Days Off for full‑time employees, supporting a healthy work‑life rhythm. Generous Annual Leave – 4 weeks for full‑time staff (pro‑rata for part‑time), and 6 weeks for eligible full‑time nurses. Paid Parental Leave. Attractive Salary packaging options, including up to $11,600 plus novated leasing. Fitness Passport Membership, offering discounted gym and wellness options. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for staff and their families. Additional Information Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment in line with NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards. To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified and will be contingent on visa conditions. Visa sponsorship is not available for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need More Information? Position Description: Link Available For role‑related queries contact Michelle Drinkwater at Information for Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr