Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for operational excellence, patient flow, workforce leadership and delivering safe, high quality patient care?

Join us in a critical leadership role responsible for providing after hours clinical and operational oversight across Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospital (SCGOPHCG). You will lead the After Hours Nursing Teams, support patient flow and access initiatives, coordinate organisational responses to emerging risks, and ensure the delivery of safe, high quality patient care.

There are multiple Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time and/or Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time appointments available including:

• Coordinator of Nursing – After Hours (Afternoon and Weekend Shift; ~1.8 FTE)
• Coordinator of Nursing – After Hours (Night and Weekend Shift; ~1.6 FTE)

Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Given the senior leadership responsibilities and need to maintain operational continuity and currency/relevance, priority will be given to applicants seeking appointments of 0.8FTE or greater in a job share arrangement.

All successful applicants will be required to participate in the follow rosters:

• Afternoon shift with rotational weekends

OR

• Night shift with rotational weekends

Specifics of these rosters will be discussed with successful applicants.

What is our Coordinator of Nursing – After Hours role?

As the Coordinator of Nursing – After Hours, you will be at the forefront of leading the SCGOPHCG Nursing teams, After Hours. You will work autonomously and in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff to operationally manage, resolve and reduce risks.

The role works in collaboration with direct reports to manage the human, financial and material resources within their allocated portfolio in accordance with policies, objectives goals and values of the SCGOPHCG.

The Coordinator of Nursing – After Hours is a new role to the SCGOPHCG the successful applicants will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the development, refinement and evolution of the service model, helping shape the future direction of after-hours nursing leadership across the health care group.

This role is perfect for a motivated and forward-thinking clinician-leader who thrives on innovation, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse network of professionals, providing innovative leadership that directly impact patient outcomes.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Julie Barry, Nurse Director – Patient Flow via email at Julie.Barry@health.wa.gov.au or on (08) 6457 1359 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) describing your experience and provide examples that demonstrate:
  • Leadership that reflects organisational values and promotes a positive workplace culture
  • Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills in complex operational environments
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
  • Leadership experience in workforce management, patient flow, service coordination or organisational operations.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
• Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.