Assistant Director of Nursing / After Hours Coordinator

ABOUT JESSIE MCPHERSON PRIVATE HOSPITAL

Jessie McPherson Private Hospital (JMPH) is a 150 bed tertiary level Private Hospital which has been co-located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton since 1987.   Our co-location with Monash Health provides a unique opportunity for access to world-renowned research and teaching facilities across core specialties including Neurosurgery, Gastrosciences, Surgical, Maternity and Neonatal services

Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, as part of the Monash Health network, is also proud to be the private health partner at the Victorian Heart Hospital, Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital.  This cardiac service is known as Monash Heart Private (operated by Jessie McPherson Private Hospital) and provides a centre of excellence in cardiovascular care, research and education in partnership with Monash Health, the Victorian Government and Monash University.

About the Role

The Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for, clinical and business outcomes, bed management, and, patient access and flow. The management of site resources by the ADON ensures a high standard of service delivery. The ADON role models excellence and builds a positive culture, drives clinical excellence and ensures our vision of being recognised as a provider of exceptional patient care is upheld.

About You

You are a senior nurse with extensive experience in an acute setting.

• You are a driven health professional committed to making a difference to the care provided to our patients.
• You lead by example and demonstrate at all times our vision, purpose and values.
• You are passionate about patient centred care and driving excellence.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment, have excellent organisational, problem solving and time management skills, proven people and communication skills including relationship building, cooperation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions.
• You are business driven and understand the private health care industry.

Mandatory requirements for this role include:

• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and consent to ongoing registration checks via Monash Health Electronic Credentialing system

• Extensive and recent clinical, managerial (at Associate Unit Manager level or higher) and leadership experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills in a private health care setting involving supervisory and management responsibilities.
• Post graduate qualification studies in nursing leadership or management or working towards the same is desirable
• Knowledge of relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements (desirable).

Why Work at Jessie McPherson Private Hospital

Jessie McPherson Private Hospital has a highly functioning healthcare workforce, with an enviable high staff retention rate. We believe this is due to the combination of our culture of compassion, opportunities for growth, and our commitment to each other.

Compassion

The cultural benefits of working in small, responsive and compassionate teams. We provide outstanding care to our patients, but also to each other. Our ICARE values are at the heart of everything we do.

Opportunity

Whilst we care for patients with varied needs, we are known for our ability to care for complex cases, this is due to our safety standards and being equipped to handle any situation. This together with being part of the wider health service means that we can offer unrivalled opportunities to develop your experience and confidence.

Commitment

As part of the Monash Health family, Jessie McPherson employees have access to the following benefits:

Salary packaging:

• Jessie McPherson Private Health employees are eligible for salary packaging, and due to our status as a public benevolent institution (PBI), we can offer employees a capping limit of $15,900 each FBT year
• Salary packaging is an Australian Taxation Office approved means of restructuring your salary to reduce your taxation. This is provided through our partnership with Smart Group. Salary packaging enables you to pay for certain items out of your pre-tax salary, including: 
• Everyday living expenses including mortgage, rent or credit card payments 
• Meal and entertainment expenses
• Holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Finance and running costs of your car through Novated Leasing 
• Other work related expenses. 

Supporting a healthy balanced lifestyle:

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to all employees. This includes the Employee Assistance Program for counselling and coaching support as well as mental health training, digital wellbeing and financial wellbeing programs.

• Access to an on-site fitness centre, Healthwise Fitness, at Monash Medical Centre. Through a pre-tax salary deduction, employees have access to classes, modern equipment and accomplished instructors. 
• Through partnerships with Medibank Private and HCF, Monash Health also offers employees cost-effective corporate private health insurance cover.  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further. you are welcome to call Jennine Harbrow, Director Clinical Services on 0406 421 016

Position Description can be found here

JMPH recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.  

Applications close: 20th October 2025