Director of Nursing

We are currently looking for a Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager who is looking for an exciting career opportunity in the Eastern Great Southern region of Western Australia

Options include:

• A permanent position to progress or enhance you career with the opportunity to manage a small Multi-Purpose Site along with two Nursing Posts / Health Centres in a remote corner of the Great Southern Region of Western Australia
• A Fixed Term opportunity may be considered with the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency. Are you an experienced ward manager looking to progress your career and take up a leadership role as Director of Nursing – Health Service Manager. You will be supported in the transition to DON-HSM with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

The Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager is a pivotal leadership role within Ravensthorpe Health Service, overseeing the operational management and governance of key facilities including Jerramungup Health Centre and Bremer Bay Health Centre. This position requires a collaborative approach to improve health service delivery through strategic planning, quality assurance, and community engagement. The successful candidate will manage comprehensive health services, ensuring compliance with industry standards whilst fostering a culture focused on patient safety and professional development.

Ideal Candidate:

• A solid clinical background and able to support staff with complex or challenging clinical care issues. Recent experience in ED nursing is ideal.
• Proven leadership experience in senior nursing or health management roles.
• Strong financial acuity with experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Decisive critical thinking skills with a focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experienced in clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for managing all aspects of the Ravensthorpe Health Service and associated centres, ensuring compliance with operational plans and WA Health standards.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives that align with the Great Southern region's health reform strategy to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure the development and monitoring of key performance indicators in conjunction with the operational management team.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of patient safety and high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to anticipate and respond to changing community health needs.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kevin Cropperon

About Us

The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

About the REGION

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The Eastern Lower Great Southern region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup, and is home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves in Australia. The Fitzgerald River National Park provides spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing.

Why work for us?The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• Paid Study Leave
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
• Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
• Flexible work and leave arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee