Description:
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7
Remuneration: $170,723.06 - $173,269.38
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ477752
Advertising Closes: 29 April 2024
About the Organisation
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,300 across 7 hospital sites and 10 Community Health Centres, and a budget of approximately $620 million.
A $194 million capital redevelopment and refurbishment program at Coffs Harbour Health Campus was completed in 2022 with delivery of a new state of the art Clinical Services Building, including a new Emergency Department, Operating Theatres, Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient wards and Helipad.
Mid North Coast Local Health District values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community it serves. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Nurse Manager to work with the General Manager (GM) and the Leadership Team for the Coffs Clinical Network during a period of transformational growth and change. The Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Manager of Inpatient Services will lead experienced and caring Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Services teams to deliver exceptional patient care to the people of Coffs Harbour across various specialties such as emergency care, maternity, surgery, paediatric and general medicine disciplines delivered in a brand-new clinical services building and refurbished facilities.
Reporting to the General Manager Coffs Harbour/Coffs Clinical Network Coordinator, the Director of Nursing & Midwifery will:
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to increase internal capability, employee engagement and embed a positive workforce culture that aligns with MNCLHD’s CORE values.
Develop the strategic direction for Nursing, Midwifery & Inpatient Services to contribute to the planning of health service facilities, services, staffing and equipment.
Engage closely with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate operational priorities, enhance organisational performance and elevate the human experience for our consumers - this includes within the broader Coffs Clinical Network.
Oversee and develop a robust governance framework to manage, evaluate and identify areas to enhance organisational performance.
This role will be based in Coffs Harbour with some travel required across the District, and more broadly at a state and national level.
What we Offer
With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working with the MNCLHD gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave
Allocated Days off (ADO) for full time employees
Salary Packaging
Professional Development & Learning
Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM THIS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Superior operational management knowledge and skills with demonstrated ability in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.
Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the service/facility are managed within a defined budget to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with all levels of staff, patients and external agencies and the ability to positively influence organisational change.
Demonstrated ability in planning and policy implementation using advanced analytical and conceptual skills.
Extensive leadership using contemporary change management methodologies and an understanding of current issues impacting on the nursing profession.
Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use a variety of computer applications.
Current Driver’s licence and ability to travel when required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lydia Dennett on Lydia.Dennett@health.nsw.gov.au
28 Mar 2024;
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