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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Nursing and Midwifery
• Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Workforce and Professional Practice - North Adelaide
• Salary – $156,163 p.a - Full Time - Ongoing / Permanent – RNM6.3

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Nursing and Midwifery team as Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Workforce and Professional Practice in a Full Time - Ongoing/ Permanent.

In this role you will work closely with the Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery & Consumer Experience,  responsible for nursing and midwifery professional practice, nursing and midwifery workforce initiatives, driving positive consumer outcomes through robust systems and processes, support progression of models of care towards a new hospital, quality improvement projects, increased professional governance and ensure robust future service planning in partnership with divisional leadership.

The incumbent will drive innovation in healthcare, influence service improvement informed by consumer co-design and be a champion for patient-centre care.

About you:

• As a leader within WCHN, you will create a work environment that embodies our CREATE values and in doing so ensures excellence in healthcare and WCHN as an Employer of Choice.

 You will have:

• Proven ability to create and manage change and operate effectively in an environment of complexity, uncertainty and rapid change.
• Experience in the innovative strategy development and implementation of significant change initiatives, influencing clinical practice and systems
• Experience in successful consumer and clinician engagement to drive sustained change in the workplace to achieve agreed outcomes. 
• Patient-centred care values drives your decision making
• Strong commitment to governance systems which enable quality improvement activities

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the relevant attached role description(s).

 What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women’s and Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services for women and children. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in patient care and are looking for a passionate Improvement Coach to join our team.

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 Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

 Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Ferliz Samortin

Position: Administration Coordinator
Phone: 82435544
E-mail: Ferliz.Samortin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Monday, 30^th December 2024 - 11:55pm

Useful Links

Director Nursing and Midwifery - Role Description 886787.pdf