Director of Nursing and Midwifery

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Passion for equity, commitment to health: Join Torres and Cape HHS in advancing health equity and better outcomes for all.

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Permanent Director of Nursing and Midwifery - First Nations (Identified) position available

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Jacob Walsh, would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more...The Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DONM) at TCHHS provides strategic and professional leadership grounded in First Nations cultural governance, advocating for First Nations Nurses, Midwives, and students while promoting culturally safe and equitable care. Reporting to the EDNMS, the DONM works collaboratively with the Cultural Governance Committee and community partners to advance workforce development, education, and services that honor First Nations values and priorities.

Professional and personal motivators

As an Nursing professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Choose Cairns for your next career move ( )
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( )and the Torres Strait ( ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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