Ddon Surgical, Procedural

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16, 000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

**The Position**

**St John of God Mt Lawley** is a 205 bed private hospital located on the banks of the Swan River. We are a major provider of Rehabilitation and surgical services across Western Australia. We have vast experience delivering inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to both public and private patients. Our services are supported by a team of experienced leaders, nurses, allied health and medical caregivers.
- We are seeking an experienced and passionate
- **Deputy Director of Nursing - Surgical, Procedural & Obstetric Services **to join our Nursing Leadership team.
- As
- **DDON, **you will be responsible for optimising patient safety, quality of care and experience, operational efficiency and achievement of the strategic objectives of the Directorate.
- You will also be responsible for:

- Overseeing and assisting in preparing annual capital and operating budgets for the nursing directorate, ensuring financial and productivity targets are met
- Investigating any variances in financial performance against budget and develop appropriate corrective strategies
- Monitoring compliance with clinical practice standards
- Leading and directing in the implementation and review of quality and clinical risk management programs
- Knowledge and understanding of case-mix systems, and knowledge of contemporary health issues and the health industry is highly regarded._
- This position is on a Permanent Full time basis, working 76 hours per fortnight.
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing or relevant discipline, or progression towards.
- Extensive contemporary management leadership experience in a Senior Nursing position in an Acute Hospital Facility.
- Experience in setting, monitoring and meeting budgeted financial and annual operational targets and benchmarks.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive service orientated culture that encourages sound patient care and stewardship, focusing on innovation and productivity improvements.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with nursing teams, medical practitioners and other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated skills and acumen in leading change management
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgement in clinical, management and ethical issues.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage risks, balance competing priorities and deliver within expected timeframes.

**The Benefits**:

- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, 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
- Free Staff Parking available
- Professional development
- A welcoming and supportive culture

**_ All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)_**
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._
- For enquiries contact Emma Cook, Director of Nursing, on (08) 9370 9920.

**Contact**

**Closing Date**

**Position Description**
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