Coordinator Of Nursing - Aged Care

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group / South Metropolitan Health Service/Service 4: Emergency, Acute & Aged Care
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 115590
Closing Date: 2024-04-12 4:00 PM
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-This is a Permanent full time appointment.This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!Job Description
Provides leadership and direction in all facets of Nursing service and practice in the area of Service 4 at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group (FSFHG) under operational responsibility. Contributes to decision making on whole of service issues, including the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to ensure the provision of personalised, safe, effective and timely care for all patients/families. Overseeing the management of human, financial and material resources consistent with hospital policy and clinical practice standards and organisation vision and mission. Collaborating with the Nurse Director Service 4 and the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services on matters relating to the development and evaluation of Nursing practice and standards of care.This position, based at Fremantle Hospital, provides extensive leadership and management of contemporary nursing services in the specialties of gerontology, general medicine and rehabilitation. The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the care of the older adult and will play a significant role in the development and delivery of a centre of excellence model for Fremantle Hospital. The position contributes to decision making across the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group remit of service 4, including the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to ensure the provision of personalised, safe, effective and timely care for all patients/families. Responsibilities include overseeing the management of human, financial and material resources consistent with hospital policy, clinical practice standards and organisation vision and mission. The position collaborates with the Nurse Director Service 4 and the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services on matters relating to the development and evaluation of Nursing practice and standards of careWhilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of Twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality Aged Care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan .Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Kerry Wilcox on 0481 918 119.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your application should include: * A copy of your current CV.

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information

.EligibilityAre you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of Twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.