Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead clinical services at our Creswick campus, comprising a refurbished 10-bed acute ward and 30-bed residential aged care facility.

The DON provides leadership in clinical governance, sets clinical direction using evidence-based practice, and is accountable for financial performance, workforce capability, quality improvement, reporting, and strategy implementation.

The ideal candidate will have senior nursing leadership experience, strong clinical knowledge, understanding of the Aged Care Act and Safe Patient Care Act, sound business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style.

Details of Appointment: Ongoing - Full time at 80 hours per fortnight

Salary: RN65 Group 8B $72.37 per hour + Allowances, Salary Packaging & Superannuation

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Employees Enjoy:

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Massages
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.