Join a dynamic and forward-thinking health service as the Nursing Director – Workforce, overseeing nursing operations across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, and Maryborough hospitals. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the nursing workforce strategy, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. Beyond professional fulfillment, the Wide Bay region offers an enviable lifestyle. With affordable living, a welcoming community, and a range of recreational activities, it's an ideal place to balance career and lifestyle.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity

• The Nursing Director Workforce Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) is a nursing leadership and management position, accountable for operational and professional leadership, management, and delivery of nursing services within the (WBHHS) specifically Nursing Workforce.
• The Nursing Director Workforce (WBHHS) is also accountable at an expert professional and leadership level for the delivery of high quality, evidence-informed nursing standards within the WBHHS.
• To lead the ongoing design, planning, development, implementation and management of nursing workforce strategies, providing high level advice for other Nursing Directors and executive team.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $198,959 p.a., comprising salary of $174,378 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 11) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months ). Job Ad Reference: H2508WB654104

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast  

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

 Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 696KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2508WB654104 RD (PDF, 884KB)
  Role Description