Director of Nursing

Are you a nurse with extensive experience in managing a rural health care facility with a passion for the diversity and beauty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within our communities? If so, apply now for the Director of Nursing role at Cherbourg Health Service.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location Toowoomba region,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/DD2403551287
Closing date 02-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Clowry Kennell
Contact details 0437 933 467
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About the Role
We are incentivising health workers to move to Darling Downs Health, to take up a job in regional and remote Queensland. To find out if you are eligible, , payments commence 1 July 2023.
You will lead multiple teams that are focussed on best practice health outcomes for patients and clients of Cherbourg Health Service. You will be accountable for the implementation of clinical governance, corporate frameworks and associated strategies to ensure high quality services are provided. You will drive and create a positive workplace culture through respectful communication, expertly balancing the needs of staff and service delivery outcomes. If you are a strong and compassionate nursing leader who can support staff to achieve Darling Downs Health's Vision, please apply.
Why Darling Downs Health
Darling Downs Health's region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 28 facilities and treat more than 85,000 admissions to hospital, see greater than 158,000 people through our Emergency Departments, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 19,000 breastscreens.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect. Darling Downs Health is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive workplace that aligns with our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
As a Darling Downs Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

How to Apply
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Role Description which provides information on how to apply and outlines pre-employment checks that will be undertaken for the successful applicant. Please provide a current CV or resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role to allow the panel to assess your suitability.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For more information about Darling Downs Health, please go to www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description