Chair in Mental Health Nursing
3 days ago
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Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Health
- Based at Alfred Health and Deakin's Melbourne, Burwood Campus
- Full-time and fixed term until 28 November 2029
- Level E $212,427 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Alfred Health is the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and is also a major provider of specialist services to people across Victoria. The health service operates four outstanding facilities, The Alfred, Caulfield, Sandringham and the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.
Overview of the Role:
Deakin University and Alfred Health have an established research centre, The Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research Alfred Health Partnership. The purpose of the inaugural Chair in Mental Health Nursing (Alfred Health partnership) is to provide academic and professional leadership to clinical and academic staff and students of the respective institutions. The Chair will lead research programs, develop inquiry-based research and activities to inform mental health nursing clinical practice and education. The results will impact outcomes for the quality and safety of patient care and Alfred Health and Deakin University's reputations in mental health nursing.
The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Nursing and Midwifery places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to translate findings into practice.
As the Chair you will:
- Liaise with the Chief Nursing Officer - Executive Director Nursing Services, Alfred Health, and the Dean of Nursing and Midwifery to contribute to, inform and evaluate the development of inquiry-based nursing practice at Alfred Health. Additionally, to ensure integration of research activities through the Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research (QPS) with Alfred Health Nursing Education strategic priorities and activities.
- Provide academic leadership to School of Nursing and Midwifery and Alfred Health researchers and clinicians, specifically in the area of mental health including contributing to the review of units and courses.
- Work in partnership with Alfred Health and the School to implement the mental health nursing research strategy for Alfred Health.
- Coordinate and build the mental health nursing programs of the Alfred Health partnership including supervising and mentoring of colleagues, clinical nurses, and research students in research practice.
- Represent mental health nursing professionals at Alfred Health and Deakin at research presentations and dedicated research days and facilitating and supporting Alfred Health and Deakin staff to participate in such activities.
- Nurture and mentor staff in Alfred Health and the University in research.
To be successful, you'll have:
- Registered, or eligible to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse
- Demonstrable academic leadership and professional expertise in the field of mental health nursing
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of immunisation status
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (Employee)
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a cover letter and responses to the Key selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Prof Nikki Phillips (Dean of Nursing and Midwifery) on nikki.phillips@deakin.edu.au.
Applications for this position close on 23rd of March at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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