Nursing Director

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About The Role
The Nursing Director, Mental Health (MH) Community and Acute Services provides professional leadership to all nursing staff within Mental Health Community and Acute Services, within the Mental Health and Specialised Services division. The role provides operational leadership and management to the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS).

The Nursing Director provides contemporary clinical leadership through the role modelling and application of best practice principles, education, leadership and portfolio management in the translation of professional nursing practice standards in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA).

About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing practice and capacity in professional and operational leadership and management to engage and motivate stakeholders to achieve quality consumer outcomes.
• Commitment to outcome-driven performance and organisational achievement.
• Works effectively within a leadership team in responding to the demands of complex healthcare environments.
• High-level interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, ability to consult, negotiate, and liaise effectively with (internal and external) key stakeholders, people with a mental illness, their families and/or carers.
• Advanced level knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of national and state mental health legislation, policies, frameworks and standards.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.