Director of Nursing Gatton , Queensland Health

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• The Director of Nursing at Gatton Health Services is responsible for the provision of strategic and operational leadership, management and coordination of the rural health facility, ensuring the provision of an expert patient focused service that meets the legislative standards of care and needs of the community. The management of staff includes nursing, midwifery, operational, administrative, health professionals, technical and other support staff.

• Permanent Full Time

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 10
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region,Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/WM538935_01
Closing date 11-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Jessie Hartigan
Contact details 0738101290
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About the role
The Director of Nursing

• Has an advanced level of autonomous decision making for clinical, operational and administrative interventions based on policy and regulatory frameworks
• Will undertake community engagement, partnership and leadership representation with key stakeholders
• Has an advanced level of contemporary, autonomous strategic and operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams across the Gatton Health Service
• Applies the principles of clinical governance
• Will undertake leadership for enhanced quality and safety of care delivery
• Works collectively to apply the principles of evidenced based care

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link –
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and capacity in leadership skills and management practices to engage and motivate stakeholders to achieve quality patient outcomes and productivity targets.
• Demonstrated commitment to outcome-driven performance and organisational achievement.
• Demonstrated proficiency to work effectively within a leadership team to meet the demands of complex healthcare environments in a rural health service.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, ability to consult, negotiate, and liaise effectively with (internal and external) key stakeholders, patients, their families and/or carers.
• Demonstrated advanced level knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of national and state health legislation, policies, frameworks and standards.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –
Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
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Documents
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants