Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services - Logan and Beaudesert Health Service

Be part of something special!

( https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/loganexpansion )

We are looking for a motivated ambitious Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services with experience in contemporary strategic, operational and professional Nursing and Midwifery leadership and management. This is your opportunity to work in a challenging, dynamic and diverse environment!

About the Role:
As the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services you will provide expert contemporary strategic, operational and professional Nursing and Midwifery leadership and management for the Logan and Beaudesert Health Service. The role is the single point of accountability for all Nursing and Midwifery practice, facilitating and coordinating Nursing and Midwifery Services across the Health Service.

About You:
We are looking for people from all backgrounds to ensure our hospital reflects the diversity of our community. You will have:

• expert knowledge of contemporary Nursing and Midwifery practice, standards, legislation and health care management
• leadership in professional strategic direction, imperatives and actions to foster professional principles, governance and growth
• highly developed interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, negotiation, consultation and communication skills to deal with the needs and concerns of internal and external stakeholders and Health Service partners, including the ability to manage people and situations flexibly and responsively
• expertise in change implementation, management and evaluation

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We're a teaching and research hospital with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions. We want to empower you to build a long-term career at Logan Hospital, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/leave ), attractive salary and remuneration packages ( http://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/default.asp ), salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our ICARE² ( https://www.youtube.com/embed/bJ76Hx1dYE0 ) valuesunderpin what we care about as a Health Service, how we treat each other and our commitment to caring for the community. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation and family responsibilities to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community.

Logan Hospital:
You'll be joining Logan Hospital at the most exciting time in its 33-year history! We're the major health centre for the Logan region – one of the fasted growing regions in Queensland with one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the state.
Our community is one of the most diverse in Australia, with 27 per cent of residents born overseas. This brings a diverse range of patients & an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. We provide a broad range of healthcare services from birth through to end-of-life, including medical, surgical, mental health, maternity, paediatrics and rehabilitation.

Now's the time to join the team at Logan Hospital. With Queensland's largest ever hospital expansion with a total capital investment of more than half a billion dollars underway ( https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/loganexpansion ), you'll have all the benefits of working for a big, metropolitan hospital—while being part of a ‘small town' team that values who you are and what you do.

Logan Hospital, ( https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/logan-hospital/careers ) a place of opportunity to make a difference and grow your career!