AddressDhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community. Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community. Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services. We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive. Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Director Clinical Services
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time
Award: Proposed Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
Role description
The Director is responsible for providing operational management and leadership of Clinical Services at Dhelkaya Health and will consult and work collaboratively with internal and external service providers, partners, stakeholders, staff and consumers to achieve service innovations and continuously improve practices. The primary role of the Director is to ensure the highest level of care is provided to patients requiring acute care at Dhelkaya Health. This requires the delivery of evidence based, safe and effective clinical care and support. This is a senior role leading a key directorate that contributes to Dhelkaya Health's vision and purpose. The person in this role will be a champion of Dhelkaya Health's values and purpose, and will promote and drive commitment to the Health Service's strategic objectives. Staff working at this level are expected to manage work practices for the health and wellbeing of staff, promote and adopt a balanced and positive approach to work and ensure health and safety risks are addressed in a working environment free from harassment and discrimination.
The direct reports to the role include:
The Unit Managers of:
- Operating theatre
- Geroe Unit (Urgent care centre and inpatient care)
- Connolly (rehabilitation, GEM, TCP)
- Maternity Services
- The Director of Pharmacy
- The Director is responsible for the relationship and quality of service delivery by the Radiology and Pathology vendors
About you
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate.
- At least three years' experience in senior roles in health management.
- Postgraduate qualification in health or management or working towards same is preferred
- Proven senior level experience in effectively leading professional nursing services with an emphasis on developing and sustaining effective and strategic service models that contribute to improvements in patient/resident safety and care
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
- Stress-free parking
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
For further information about this position, please contact Melodie Heland – Executive Director on 0434607***.
