Director of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Mount Magnet, Australia VenuesWest Full time

Director of Nursing - Health Service Manager

Location: Mount Magnet

Unit/Division: WACHS - Midwest > Nursing and Midwifery - Mount Magnet

This is for a Fixed Term Full-time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight, until 01/07/2025.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Director of Nursing – Health Service Manager to join the team at Mount Magnet – Midwest.

To be successful, you will have...

  • Advanced clinical skills and previous experience in working within aged and acute care, including an emergency department environment.
  • Ability as a leader/coordinator in diverse team environments.
  • Highly developed communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Commitment to providing best practice aged care.
  • Commitment to delivering clinical services to the community and achieving high quality outcomes.
  • Experience in management of financial, human, and physical resources and the achievement of agreed strategic outcomes.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and health regulating Acts, experience and understanding of legislative obligations.

Position Profile:

Responsible for the effective management, development, and leadership of the health service to ensure best practice delivery of hospital, aged residential and community-based services. Responsible for developing cooperative relationships with local communities and organisations.

What we offer:

In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

  • Location based allowances (if applicable) including:
  • Additional Northwest paid leave
  • District Allowance - regional specific
  • Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
  • Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
  • Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
  • Generous salary packaging benefits:
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
  • Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
  • Continuous learning opportunities.
  • WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
  • As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.

Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Gloria Masekane on 08 9963 3100.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online here.

Please provide the following information as part of your application:

  • A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
  • A 2–3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF).
  • The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future. As a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, we encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

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