Nursing Director, Strategic Planning and Workforce, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

6 days ago


Far North Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About us:

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

Responsible for the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the nursing and midwifery workforce within the CHHHS.

Lead nursing and midwifery workforce development across the CHHHS to ensure safe, effective and contemporary care is delivered to clients and their families.

Provide expert leadership and management to build and maintain a high functioning, high performing team through positive role-modelling behaviours and attitudes, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including consultation, liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution.

Effectively manage designated cost centre/s through contributing to budget planning, development, monitoring and analysis to ensure optimisation of resources according to the agreed service profiles and performance targets.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

Generous superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual incremental increases

Career training and development

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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