Nursing Clinical Director (134212)

ANMACSkill Level 1MLTSSL

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates nursing programs and clinical services in a hospital, aged care or other health service facility, maintains standards of nursing care, provides leadership to ensure an appropriately skilled nursing and midwifery workforce, and contributes to health service planning. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
  • Coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
  • Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
  • Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
  • Liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
  • Advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
  • Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
  • Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

Alternative Titles

  • Director of Nursing
  • Senior Nurse Manager

Assessment Documents

  • Nursing registration
  • Nursing qualification transcripts
  • Employment references
  • Passport
  • English test
Check ANMAC website for current requirements.
Nursing Clinical Director (ANZSCO 134212) | Australian Occupation Guide