Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery

Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery (ADONM) (528829)

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Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery (ADONM) (528829)

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The Team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. We support the advancement of the nursing and midwifery professions to enable the delivery of high-quality healthcare to the Tasmanian community.

The Team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. We support the advancement of the nursing and midwifery professions to enable the delivery of high-quality healthcare to the Tasmanian community.

The OCNMO provides strategic leadership and professional practice advice on a diverse range of issues relating to the nursing and midwifery professions. Our priorities focus on, but are not limited to, strategic planning, policy, workforce, research, education and training locally, nationally and internationally.

The Role:

Under the broad direction of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO), the Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery will:

• provide senior leadership and strategic policy development for nursing and/or midwifery professional practice across the Agency.
• assist the CNMO in the budget and resource management of the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer.
• build and maintain productive networks with internal and external stakeholders to improve and enhance nursing and/or midwifery policy and practice state-wide.
  
  

A key focus of the role will be leading the strategic midwifery policy and professional practice portfolio.

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of nursing and/or midwifery policy/standards to support key strategic priorities, workforce development and professional practice.
• Broad and demonstrated understanding of the strategic issues relating to the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends relating to nursing and/or midwifery workforce and service delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to develop and maintain productive networks with internal and external stakeholders, and to support effective teamwork within the unit.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
  
  

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $138,478 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
  
  

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development.
• A range of leave entitlements, including Study Leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
  
  

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Relevant post-graduate qualification
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery (ADONM) G8-2.docx
  
  

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide.docx
  
  

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Dana Gray

Deputy Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer

• 6166 1571
  
  

dana.gray@health.tas.gov.au

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