CQHHS’s vision of Great Care for Central Queenslanders is shaping the future of healthcare by supporting communities, fostering economic growth, and promoting healthier lifestyles. With committed colleagues, innovative career opportunities, and a work-life balance, Gladstone offers a vibrant lifestyle for you and your family.

The region boasts exceptional educational facilities, outdoor adventures from coral islands to outback camping, and world-class fishing, dining, and nightlife. CQ combines community support, resources, and an inviting outdoor lifestyle with 300 days of sunshine annually.

Join us as the Nursing and Midwifery Director and make a meaningful impact for Central Queenslanders. This temporary role focuses on implementing safety, quality, and governance within the maternity service.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Health's strategic vision of “Great Care for Central Queenslanders” is shaping the future of our hospitals and health care services.  We have a clear understanding of the important role that we play in supporting our communities, regional councils, and other partners wider ambitions for economic growth, improving learning and educational outcomes, and supporting healthier communities across Central Queensland.

If you are passionate about providing great care, placing the patient at the centre of everything you do, being innovative and driven by values we have the career opportunity and the lifestyle for you and your family.

About the role:

The role will involve establishing and embedding robust clinical governance processes within the maternity service, ensuring that there is effective multidisciplinary team collaboration to provide care that is women centred, contemporary, evidenced-based and reproducible.

The role will provide a key leadership and management function, promoting efficient and effective use of human and material resources in this dynamic health environment, based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Registered Nursing and Midwifery Standards of Practice Scope of Clinical Practice.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory.
• Experience and demonstrated success in project management and/or service improvement methodology.
• Demonstrated expertise and ability to apply clinical expertise and/or content expertise to achieve strategic and operational leadership and governance.
• High degree of systems literacy and ability to manage care across a variety of health care environments to assist in delivering the organisation's key performance indicators.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $16,580 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate of $87.94 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) GL4K605509

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 December 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL4K605509 - Nursing and Midwifery Director (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit