General Manager Primary Care And Nursing

Description:

Based in Wodonga or Wangaratta
Full Time or Part Time Permanent (0.9-1.0 EFT)
Career growth and development opportunities
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Executive Director Integrated Care, the General Manager Primary Care and Nursing is a member of the Integrated Care Leadership Team and carries responsibility for leading and supporting Gateway Health’s growing range of Primary Care and Nursing services, and informing integrated approaches to service system planning and development across the catchment.
The General Manager Primary Care and Nursing plays a key role in facilitating information flow and cohesion between all areas of organisation, with a focus on:
design, coordination and evaluation of evidence informed models of care,
developing and establishing an organisational nursing professional framework that includes scope of practice, advanced practice credentialing and workforce planning
enabling genuine participation of consumers, their carer’s and family members in care planning, service development and quality improvement
providing leadership and support to program managers and emerging leaders;
oversight of operational planning and reporting; effective budget management and achievement of service delivery outcomes;
planning and monitoring the implementation of service plan and strategic plan priorities;
participating in relevant external networks and partnerships
identifying and responding to emerging risks and opportunities;
provide professional leadership and clinical accountability to all nursing services across the organisation including providing infection control advice across all sites.
This is achieved through strong leadership, effective management of staff and resources, and the development of collaborative relationships across the organisation, regional health sector and the wider community.
The role is based in Wodonga or Wangaratta; however, Gateway Health does offer flexible working arrangements. An attractive remuneration package includes $130K base salary plus superannuation, a company vehicle with full private use, and salary packaging options.
ABOUT YOU
You will be an accomplished, engaging and high energy General Manager. A leader with a track record of demonstrable success in driving integrated health initiatives, having full P/L responsibility and leading high-performance teams.
You will bring extensive leadership experience in senior roles in the health or community services sector and must be tertiary qualified in nursing.
The successful applicant will have
extensive understanding of current policy and health reform priorities
have a sound understanding of the determinants of health.
will be a great communicator who thrives on building strong organisational relationships with the local community
possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
You have the confidence to work decisively and autonomously, can inspire and lead teams within a multi-site organisation. Your ability to engage and foster a cohesive and collaborative team approach to ensure exceptional service delivery is what you are known for.
REMUNERATION
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
Classification Grade NM 7B (RN64) Don $66.1395 plus super
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
Work within a supportive team environment
Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
Paid parental leave
Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
Free car parking
Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
Access to annual vaccination program
Discounted Health Insurance
A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please call Simon Donohoe on 0487 908 268
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 14th April 2024
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
Criminal History Check
Working With Children Check
Evidence of Vaccinations
Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.