An exciting opportunity is on offer as Director of Nursing at Western Health within the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate.The Director of Nursing - Custodial Health and Drug Health (DON) will provide leadership and direction for nurses working within Custodial Health and Drug Health supported by Western Health and articulate the vision for Nursing & Midwifery by working closely with the Directors of Nursing & Midwifery, Deputy Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery and the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery.This includes the provision of professional leadership and accountability for Custodial Health and Drug Health nursing clinical standards, clinical practice, quality and safety requirements through appropriate nurse staffing and skill mix, clinical competence, credentialing and evidence-based standards of practice. This will include the development and expansion of a strong and sustainable pipeline of well-trained and well-supported Custodial Health and Drug Health nurses.To be Successful in this Role you
- Will have registration as a Registered Nurse within Australia
- Ideally have experience in leading and advocating for safe, high quality care within correctional facilities.
- Have the knowledge and ability to ensure the workforce has the necessary skills, clinical competencies, credentialing and evidence-based standards of practice to deliver high quality care to our consumers.
- Exhibit understanding and skills required to lead the coordination and oversight of the Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP) continuous quality assessment and improvement accreditation program for Custodial Health at Western Health.
- Will have accountability for the development of Custodial Health and Drug Health nursing education and research strategies across Western Health and ensuring there is provision of a safe and supported learning environment to build capability.
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
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