AddressAbout the Role
This is a Fixed Term Full Time position at 80 hours per fortnight within the Nursing Administraion Workforce Unit.
In this role you will hold direct line management responsibility for the Nurse Administration Workforce Unit (NAW), inclusive of the management of the non permanent casual nurse employees. You will be responsible for the coordination and management of the Nurse & Administrative Workforce Unit, and work closely and collaboratively with Nursing Education and the People & Culture divisions to strengthen recruitment processes and align the nursing profile to workforce gaps and against emerging trends.
Classification for this position will be RN69, CAMPUS DON OF GROUP 8A CAMPUS (FTE base salary $178,521 per annum, plus superannuation)
What you’ll achieve:
- Provide leadership, direction and support to achieve RCH’s strategic objectives, the Nursing Roadmap plan, and key Nursing Workforce deliverables
- Develop Nursing Workforce plans and forecasts to respond to workforce demand and performance goals
- Actively inspire a shared vision, model a values-based approach and create a culture in which new ways of working are encouraged and enabled
- Lead by example and consistently with the RCH values
- In collaboration with the RCH Nursing community and campus partners identify Nursing workforce improvement initiatives models and opportunities
Your skills and experience:
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) as administered through AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualification – in Nursing, Health Management, or related field. (Master level desired)
- Strong experience in health service operations management and strategy, including clinical and business management and reporting
- Proven capacity for leadership in a team environment and ability to work well as a senior member of the team responsible for operational and people management activities
- Extensive knowledge and proven ability to manage and lead effectively within a large complex health service
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What we offer:
- Parkville location and close to public transport
- Discounted on-site car parking
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Kath Riddell, Executive Direcor of Nursing Services, Ph: 03 9345 7*** Email: ************@rch.org.au
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 07 June 2024
