The Director of Nursing has responsibility for the overall planning, coordination, formulation, and direction of policies relating to the provision of clinical care for Theodore MPHS. Do you have the expertise to take on this role?

The successful applicant is a Registered Nurse who provides autonomous decision making based on nursing, policy and regulatory frameworks and works collaboratively with leadership groups and healthcare team members. Apply your leadership skills to our MPHS until January 2025 with possible extension!

Job details

About us:

Theodore MPHS provides an emergency department, inpatient, outpatient, and community-based health care together with residential aged care and a range of other support health services. Theodore MPHS also works closely with Theodore Council of the Aging under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement for residential aged care.

Theodore Multipurpose Health Service | Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

About the role:

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the efficient and effective use of human and material resources in Theodore MPHS, based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) – Registered Nurse Standards of Practice. They will also partner with other members of the leadership team to operationalise clinical and corporate governance. They also employ professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and midwifery executive and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

About you:

Mandatory qualifications: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate.

• This appointment has been identified as ‘key personnel' for the purposes of the Aged Care Act 1997.

Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, a relevant nursing postgraduate qualification at an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 9 (Master's Degree) would be highly desirable for this role.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $15,534 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $78.59 - $82.40 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4J597002.

Applications close: Sunday, 27 October 2024.

#Theodore

Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  BA4J597002 - Director of Nursing (Theodore) (PDF, 177KB)
  Role Description