The Role
As the Deputy Director of Clinical Services, you will be working (under the guidance of) the Director of Clinical Services will lead and manage the strategic direction and operations of the clinical services provided across the five campuses including the implementation of strategies, policies, and processes in relation to clinical care, clinical governance, and risk management in line
Deputise for the Director of Clinical Services when required, including developing the safety and Quality Systems Committee agenda, and Quality and Clinical Risk Committee agenda as well as attending and chairing meetings and covering planned and unplanned leave.
Key responsibilities include ensuring that safe high-quality services are delivered to the community through building strong teams that are skilled, engaged, and dedicated to achieving this aim.

Your new home
The Wimmera Mallee is widely regarded as the agricultural heart of Victoria and is a stone`s throw away from some of the best rural national attractions in Australia. Often referred to as Victoria`s very own wild west there are plenty of historical buildings and charming townships for you to discover. This area with its friendly people has attracted the rich and famous and those looking to escape life in the big cities. If it’s a rural lifestyle you are after you won`t be disappointed here!
 
Where you’ll be working 
This fully accredited small rural health service consists of 40 Acute and 95 Aged Care beds across five campuses providing a broad range of Acute, Community Based and Ages Care services integrated with the local General Medical Practices. Additionally, they also manage a number of other local services in post-acute care, planned activity groups, and infection control.

  
To be considered for the role you will need

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse Manager role.
• Post Graduate Qualifications in a health-related field
• Superb management skills with the ability to nurture, upskill and lead a team during periods of change
• Highly developed values-based leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to plan and prioritise
• Ability to promote positive team morale and an embracing attitude to change
• A current National Police Check or the ability to obtain a satisfactory check
• Up to date vaccination against COVID-19

  
Benefits include
Access to salary packaging benefits
Initial accommodation Support
Comprehensive Orientation
Free Parking