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National Director – Nursing, Clinical Governance
St Vincent's Health Australia. Lead and refine the national clinical governance team .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical governance frameworks, Aged Care Quality Standards, and risk management systems while leading multi-site aged care operations. Proven ability to drive transformational change and promote clinical excellence through strategic partnerships and continuous education.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior Leadership ExperienceClinical Governance FrameworksAged Care Quality StandardsRegistered Nurse with AHPRAPost-Graduate Qualifications in Business or Health Management
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Hard Skills
Clinical Risk MitigationOrganisational ImprovementModels-of-Care TransformationWorkforce SustainabilityAccreditation Outcomes
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipCoaching StyleInfluencing Without AuthorityMotivation for Transformational Change
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Registration as a Registered NurseResponsible Person CheckNDIS Worker Screening Check
Industry Keywords
Clinical ExcellencePerson-Centred CareContinuous LearningStrategic AssuranceRegulatory Bodies Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and refine the national clinical governance team
- Ensure robust safety systems, clinical risk mitigation, and outstanding accreditation outcomes across all care settings
- Drive contemporary nursing standards, professional governance, and practice models
- Partner with executive and operational leaders to design, embed, and evaluate clinical models of care
- Collaborate with the Care Services Leadership Team and enterprise L&D to embed continuous education
- Establish enterprise-wide learning matrices and leadership succession pathways
- Act as the primary clinical nursing authority
- Advance strategic partnerships with regulatory bodies, government departments, education institutions, and sector stakeholders
- Provide strategic assurance and promote clinical excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and person-centred care
- Report directly to the CEO, Care Services, with a dotted line to the National CMO
- Oversee clinical excellence across 30 residential aged care homes and retirement villages
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven senior leadership experience within aged care, complex care, or broader health sectors with multi-site accountability
- Expert knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, Aged Care Quality Standards, AHPRA standards, and contemporary risk management systems
- Collaborative leadership with a coaching style and proven ability to influence without direct authority
- Motivation for transformational change
- Thorough understanding of adult learning principles
- High-level capability in organisational improvement, models-of-care transformation, and workforce sustainability in highly regulated environments
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Post-Graduate qualifications in Business, Leadership, or Health Management
- Completion of required pre-employment checks, including Responsible Person and NDIS Worker Screening checks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990
- Novated leasing
- Optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
- Fitness Passport (FP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Internal career development opportunities