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Form of workThe Nursing and Midwifery Leadership team are seeking an experienced leader to join the team in the role of Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery (ADONM) Advanced Practice Pathways.
The ADONM role is pivotal in supporting Nursing and Midwifery leadership to understand Advanced Practice roles, pathways and develop opportunities for nurses and midwives to advance and expand their practice.
To be successful in this role you will have;
- A sound understanding of Nursing and midwifery pathways and relevant legislation
- demonstrated strong leadership and management skills in a complex health care environment
- Project management experience and the ability to meet deadlines and maintain sound and accurate records
- An ability to communicate across disciplines through all modes and confident presentation skills
- the ability to navigate systems and regulatory codes and guidelines pertaining to scope of practice and advanced roles
- experience in workforce planning, management principles and contemporary practice for nurses and midwives in the public healthcare setting
- Insight and knowledge of the Registration and Regulatory principles and understanding of contemporary nursing and midwifery practice capabilities
- experience in leading change, engaging with purpose and empowering others through a proven ability to manage stakeholder engagement
This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the Deputy Executive Directors of Nursing and Midwifery in developing innovative models of care and implementation of Advanced Practice Pathways, frameworks and related activities with the new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement coming into effect over coming months.
The role will work across all campuses of Western health and is a fixed term position for 12 months. Secondments are supported at Western Health.
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
