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Join to apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING role at Portland District Health4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING role at Portland District HealthGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Ongoing Part Time 64 hours per fortnightAvailable from 30TH June 2025An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Assistant Director of Nursing team at Portland District Health.The role of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to provide operational leadership and management within Portland District Health to meet the strategic plan. The incumbent is a senior nurse who is able to offer assistance to clinical divisions and be a human/management resource especially out of business hours. All interactions with staff, patients and relatives is guided by the organizations values of wisdom, courage and compassion.About YouRegistered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with current registration.Advanced Life Support qualificationMinimum of 6 years clinical experience in a variety of clinical areas.Relevant post graduate human resource management or leadership / management qualification,Experience planning and delivering high-quality communications through a variety of channels on time,Advanced understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing and clinical risk managementUnderstanding and familiarity of NSQHS StandardsPost graduate clinical qualifications is desirablePlease click here to view Position Description.About UsPortland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and PathologyA 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatmentResidential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside LodgeAn extensive range of primary and community services for the local communityPDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.Additional BenefitsSalary PackagingOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSocial ClubFree parkingGMHBA health insurance corporate rateFlexible working conditionsEmployee Assistance programWellbeing InitiativesThe Region Glenelg ShireAppreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bays rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.How To ApplyApplications are through PDH website and must include:A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:Police Record CheckCurrent Victorian Working with Children''s'' checkRight to work in AustraliaCurrent Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.Applications close: Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 12.00pmPortland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.Apply NowPortland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire. To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited childrens services. As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.View our current vacanciesSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Portland District Health by 2xGet notified about new Assistant Director of Nursing jobs in Portland, Victoria, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr