Nursing Director - Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care Services

Nursing Director – Sub Acute & Ambulatory Care Service, Tasmania
Permanent | Full-Time (76 hrs per fortnight + on-call)
$148,470 + 12% super + allowances + relocation support

Lead, Influence & Shape Healthcare in Tasmania An exceptional leadership opportunity is now available in Launceston for an experienced senior nursing professional to step into a Nursing Director role within the Sub Acute & Ambulatory Care Services Division.

This is a high-impact position where you will drive strategic direction, lead multidisciplinary teams, and oversee a diverse portfolio of specialist services - while working closely with executive leadership to deliver excellence in patient care.
About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations & Performance, and working in partnership with the Clinical Director-Department of Medicine, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Sub Acute & Ambulatory Care Services
• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management frameworks
• Oversee a broad and diverse service portfolio including:
  • Rehabilitation Wards
  • Renal Services 
  • Specialist Clinics
  • Diabetes Centre
  • Hospital Aged Care Liaison Team 
  • Transitional Care Program
  • Refugee Health
  • Respiratory & Neurology Services
  • Diabetes & Renal Research
• Manage human, financial, and operational resources in line with organisational objectives
• Drive innovation in service redesign, education, and research
• Mentor and support Nurse Unit Managers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture

What You’ll Bring

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Proven experience in senior nursing leadership within complex healthcare environments
• Strong background in clinical governance, service delivery, and workforce management
• Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and influence at an executive level
• Desirable: Relevant postgraduate qualifications

Beyond work, Tasmania offers:

•  Stunning natural landscapes and outdoor lifestyle
•  Affordable living and strong community feel
•  True work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a smaller, connected health system

What’s on Offer

• Salary: $148,470 + 12% superannuation
•  Postgraduate Allowance: Up to 10%
•  Relocation Support:
  • Up to $15,000 (overseas)
  • Up to $10,000 (interstate)
•  Salary Packaging:
  • Up to $9,010 living expenses + $2,650 meals/entertainment
• Professional development & career progression pathways
• Generous leave entitlements (incl. study leave)
•  Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Option to work in other hospitals throughout Tasmania 

Please apply or feel free to reach out to me- sarah.mckeown@talentquarter.com