AddressAbout the Organisation
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,300 across 7 hospital sites and 10 Community Health Centres, and a budget of approximately $620 million.
A $194 million capital redevelopment and refurbishment program at Coffs Harbour Health Campus was completed in 2022 with delivery of a new state of the art Clinical Services Building, including a new Emergency Department, Operating Theatres, Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient wards and Helipad.
Mid North Coast Local Health District values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community it serves. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Nurse Manager to work with the General Manager (GM) and the Leadership Team for the Coffs Clinical Network during a period of transformational growth and change. The Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Manager of Inpatient Services will lead experienced and caring Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Services teams to deliver exceptional patient care to the people of Coffs Harbour across various specialties such as emergency care, maternity, surgery, paediatric and general medicine disciplines delivered in a brand-new clinical services building and refurbished facilities.
Reporting to the General Manager Coffs Harbour/Coffs Clinical Network Coordinator, the Director of Nursing & Midwifery will:
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to increase internal capability, employee engagement and embed a positive workforce culture that aligns with MNCLHD’s CORE values.
- Develop the strategic direction for Nursing, Midwifery & Inpatient Services to contribute to the planning of health service facilities, services, staffing and equipment.
- Engage closely with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate operational priorities, enhance organisational performance and elevate the human experience for our consumers - this includes within the broader Coffs Clinical Network.
- Oversee and develop a robust governance framework to manage, evaluate and identify areas to enhance organisational performance.
What we Offer
With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working with the MNCLHD gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave
- Allocated Days off (ADO) for full time employees
- Salary Packaging
- Professional Development & Learning
- Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
