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Nursing Director (Medicine 1), Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child & Youth Services - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Practice at the top of your scope.
Step into a leadership role that empowers you to guide strategic decisions, influence community health, and lead dynamic teams – all while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the tropical north. At CHHHS, your leadership will be respected and your impact will be lasting.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 11 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH680879 |
| Closing date | 05-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see role description |
| Contact person | Jaya Thomas |
| Contact details | 07 4226 7980 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. The Directorate of Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services, otherwise referred to as IMECYS, is committed to providing an environment for patients, relatives and staff that ensures safe and high-quality care.
About your role:
- The Nursing Director provides strategic advice and guidance to the Director IMECYS and the CHDONM to promote a high standard of professional practice and achieve patient focussed outcomes. In addition to this, the role provides professional guidance, mentorship, leadership and support to relevant nursing and midwifery professionals.
- The Nursing Director is responsible for portfolios as allocated through the services. This position is accountable for leadership, innovation and excellence to inform current and future practice. In collaboration with the Clinical Directors the position will provide service direction, coordination, strategic planning, efficient and effective use of human and material resources and risk management.
- Oversee, in conjunction with the Director IMECYS and EDONM, development of nursing budgets, allocation of nursing resources against service plans and management of nursing budgets in line with agreed service levels in accordance with Business Planning Framework.
- Provide effective and efficient nursing and midwifery resource management in collaboration with the Divisional Director, Clinical Directors, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Cairns Hospital Nurse/Midwifery Unit Managers and other senior nurses to meet operational requirements and facilitate the provision of quality nursing and midwifery care.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application
Documents
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