Cclhd - Nurse Manager Grade 3 - Palliative Care

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Nurse Manager Grade 3
**Remuneration**: $2,676.59 - $2,726.29 per week
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ531805

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

As the **Nurse Manager** for the Palliative Care Service, you will oversee the operational management of the service and lead a multidisciplinary team working across multiple locations. Your role will include managing human and financial resources, ensuring the efficient allocation of staff and resources, and overseeing the quality and safety of patient care. You will be responsible for improving service delivery, coordinating care, and promoting excellence in professional nursing practice. Working closely with the **Director of Palliative Care** and other senior leaders, you will drive initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, enhancing service performance, and ensuring that the service is aligned with both local and national palliative care frameworks and policies. Additionally, you will manage key stakeholder relationships, including external partnerships with the Ministry of Health, and contribute to strategic planning and service development at the local health district level.

Work hours are 0830 to 1700 Monday to Friday. The position is varied and interesting and requires a substantial knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and eMR. Excellent communication skills, relevant clinical/management experience and strong problem-solving abilities will contribute to the position’s success.

**About You**
- You have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
- You have relevant post-graduate qualifications in health service management and/or evidence of recent management experience encompassing human resource management, finance, and resource management
- You have a current Drivers' Licence and willingness to travel within the Central Coast Local Health District as required.
- You have demonstrated effective leadership skills in implementing organisational culture and systems redesign within a healthcare setting.

**Where** **you**’**ll be working**

You will be based at **Long Jetty Health Care Facility**, a key hub for **Central Coast Local Health District's** palliative care services. The facility provides care across multiple settings, including inpatient services, community-based care, and residential aged care facilities (RACFs). You will manage a small, collaborative team of healthcare professionals, and work closely with other healthcare services within the district to ensure the coordination of care across the continuum. The facility fosters a supportive work environment with a strong focus on patient-centred care, and you will have access to a comprehensive orientation program to support your success in this pivotal leadership role.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

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For role related queries or questions contact Sally Carr;
Phone : (02) 4336 7777

**Applications Close: Thursday, 5 December 2024 at 11.59pm.