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About the role

West Moreton Health (WMH) provides health and wellbeing services to more than 320,000 people across the Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich communities. Its borders stretch to the north of Esk, west of Gatton, east of Ipswich and Springfield, and south of Boonah.  As the West Moreton community expands, we are committed to transforming and optimising our care through service redesign, research, and innovation to continue to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community.

As the Nursing Director of Rural and Urgent Care Services, you will provide high level strategic and operational leadership across a diverse team of leadership that deliver a variety of services to the West Moreton Health (WMH) community across the multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will lead an empowered leadership team with a patient-centered approach to the delivery, improvement and oversight of services and management of teams within the Rural and Urgent Care Services of West Moreton Hospital and Health Service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and capacity in leadership skills and management practices to engage and motivate stakeholders to achieve quality patient/consumer outcomes and productivity targets.
• Demonstrated commitment to outcome-driven performance and organisational achievement.
• Highly developed managerial proficiency, including the ability to apply financial, human and physical resource management and governance skills to ensure resources are optimally allocated in meeting defined goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency to work effectively within a leadership team to meet the demands of complex healthcare environments.
• Cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports WMH's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders.
• Performance outcome orientated with the ability to translate strategic plans concepts into achievable implementation and outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Why Choose Us

We're here for you, so you can be there for others

• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM670292_11 Nursing Director Rural and Urgent Care Services_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF)
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF)