This is a Fixed Term Full Time
appointment for 5 years, with the possibilty of
extension(s).
Do you want to be part of a team
committed to improving the health and well-being of Western
Australia’s country people? Do you want to be proud of the
service you deliver and the impact you will make? Join our team and
take the opportunity to channel your passion to guide and deliver
the vision for nursing and midwifery services across Western
Australia, for the benefit of our communities.
ABOUT THIS
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an outstanding
and committed candidate for the position of Executive Director
Nursing and Midwifery.
This role leads the
development of systems and strategies to deliver regional, publicly
funded nursing and midwifery services that are aligned to the needs
of country WA. As a clinical leader you will work
collaboratively with the executive and service partners to drive
nursing and midwifery initiatives that are innovative, utilise
technology, embrace change and shape policy.
To be considered for this
role, you must demonstrate your strategic nursing leadership
experience within a dynamic and complex health environment.
You will be skilled in planning, developing and coordinating
nursing and midwifery services with a focus on patient care,
clinical priorities and quality programs. This will be
supported by your commitment to the continuous improvement of
clinical standards and safety performance.
You will have a proven track
record of implementing operational policies and practises to
effectively manage a network of nursing services. This role
is also responsible for providing assurance to the WACHS Chief
Executive that the portfolio’s services and activities meet
the relevant clinical and corporate governance
requirements.
This is an extremely rewarding
position within WACHS and is the leadership role for nursing staff
across the organisation. If you are dedicated to leading a cohesive
team in providing extraordinary care, with the energy and drive to
advance the achievement of a skilled and sustainable workforce,
this may be the role for you.
The successful candidate will
be eligible for registration as a general Registered Nurse in
accordance with the National Regulatory Board requirements and hold
a Nursing Tertiary qualification.
Further information
about this position
Does this sound like you? The
Job Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of duties
for the position. If you would like to know more about this
position, responsibilities and expectations, please contact
Jennifer Grove on 08 9322 0858, mobile 0438 066 013 or
email jenniferg@gerard-daniels.com for more information
about this role.
We are committed to fostering
a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued
and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements.
- 11.5% employer
contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For
further information click
here.
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
Application Process:
Please ensure you structure
your application as follows:
- A comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your experience and
achievements aligned to this role.
- A covering letter (of no
more than 2-3 pages).
- Names and contact details
of two (2) referees, it is preferable for one of your referees
to be a current supervisor or manager where
possible.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Applicants are advised that an
executive search may be utilised in conjunction with this
advertisement.
About
WACHS: A dynamic health service provider, with 68
hospitals, mental health, public health and aged care services
across the breadth of country WA. We are quite literally at the
heart of the communities we serve. Geographically, the WA
Country Health Service is one of the largest health services in the
world and has an ambition to be the world’s leading rural and
remote healthcare provider. Our team of 10,000 dedicated
staff provide services across an area of more than 2.5 million
square kilometres, from Kalumburu in the Kimberley to Albany in the
Great Southern.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information.
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. 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.
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people
with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible
working practices within the context of a quality health
service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across
all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
