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Job Title


General Manager / Director of Nursing


Company : Nexus Hospitals Group


Location : Canberra, Australian Capital Territory


Created : 2025-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the General Manager / Director of Nursing role at Nexus Hospitals5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGreat work/ life balance - Monday to Friday 3 weeks out of 4 - no public holidays - hospital closed over the Christmas and New Year period.Relocation assistance if applicableStrong Reward & Recognition programGreat discounts at a large variety of retailersFocus on health and wellbeing (including Fitness Passport)Commitment to employee development and learningDedicated engagement and communication strategyEmployee assistance program12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employeesFree undercover parkingAbout the hospital:Canberra Private Hospital is a purpose-built day surgery/short stay hospital, specialising in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastic and cosmetic surgeries, Oral & maxillofacial, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT and IVF.Our hospital includes 4 fully integrated operating theatres, stage 1 and stage 2 recovery areas and 22 overnight beds.Canberra Private Hospital is part of the Nexus Hospitals group, a leading Australian private hospital group that employs over 1500 talented and passionate people across 22 hospitals, as well as 3 support offices.About the Role:Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead and drive the continuous development of our hospital team and will ensure high standards of clinical supervision, governance and safety. Imperative to your success in this role will be delivering exceptional clinical outcomes.Operational, commercial and financial management of the hospitalBuilding positive relationships with Visiting Medical OfficersActively participating in business developmentLead monthly P&L reviewsManage workforce planning of employeesMaintain compliance through regular audits and adherence to NSQHS Standards and legislative requirementsEnsure the safety of our patients and promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across all areas of the hospitalCollaborating with and contributing to the wider Nexus Hospitals communityAbout You:As the General Manager / Director of Nursing you will be an energetic and resilient leader with proven experience in operational and people management.You have:A genuine passion for nursing and leading people, providing world-class patient care and adding value to Australian healthcare.Solid experience in a comparable role or Assistant Director of NursingExceptional interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skillsProven experience in achieving commercial resultsExperience with Quality Improvement activities, Infection Control Management and Accreditation processesA proactive make it happen approachTertiary qualifications in Nursing or similarRegistration with AHPRAHow to Apply:Simply click APPLY send your resume and cover letter, outlining your reasons for applying for the role and what is attractive about Nexus Hospitals.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.We are a growing and passionate company and want those with a genuine excitement for healthcare to join us. If you thrive on making a positive impact and leading with purpose, we invite you to do your research and check us out.Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr