Become the face of Belmont District Hospital! Lead the nursing operations of the hospital and join a small, supportive community within Lake Macquarie.
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Belmont District Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Requisition ID: REQ590880
Applications Close: Thursday, 17th July 2025.
About the role:
Belmont District Hospital is excited to advertise for their Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON) position. The DDON supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing services across the facility, focusing on operational efficiency, staff management and making sure quality and safety standards are being adhered to. On any given day, you will be conducting bed management across the hospital, ensuring staffing needs are met, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and working hand-in-hand with external facilities and other governing bodies to ensure that the operation of the hospital is to the highest standard.
You won’t be working alone. You’ll be support by the DON and the other members of the Executive Leadership Team at Belmont Hospital. A thorough orientation will be provided, you will have access to education pathways and there will be opportunities for you to attend conferences on behalf of Belmont District Hospital. Monthly Accountability Meetings will be able to support your growth and development.
Where you’ll be working:
Belmont Hospital offers a unique opportunity to make a difference. The workspace is open, clean, and filled with natural light providing a pleasant ambience for staff, patients, and visitors. Our team has an enthusiastic sense of community and are dedicated and motivated to provide quality care across all services.
Situated at the northern end of Lake Macquarie surrounded by picturesque views, coastal walking tracks, family friendly parks and lakeside picnic areas and award-winning restaurants and cafes. Nearby you will find the most stunning beaches in NSW to relax on and explore. Only 2 hours’ drive north of Sydney with flights from the nearby Newcastle airport enable easy access to all major cities in Australia.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Benefits:
- Collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions contact Louise Giles on Louise.Giles@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 285 633.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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