District Director, Nursing and Midwifery - South Western Sydney Local Health District

District Director, Nursing and MidwiferyExecutive Band 1South Western Sydney Local Health District

• South Western Sydney Local Health District have opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join their executive team in a pivotal strategic clinical leadership role.
• The District Director, Nursing and Midwifery will use their expertise to lead the development and implementation of contemporary models of care to support nurses and midwives working to their full scope of practice.
• This role will work closely with the sites and services to drive a positive culture of safety and quality and continuous improvement.

Role OutlineThe role provides effective leadership and governance to the nursing & midwifery professions across the LHD, ensuring Nursing and Midwifery workforce planning and effective people management strategies are in place that attract, recruit, develop and retain quality nursing & midwifery staff to provide excellent patient care to the community served by the LHD.The role also carries the portfolio of Health Service Functional Area Coordinator (HSFAC) overseeing disaster preparedness and response for the LHD.For further information, download the .Take the focus capabilities from the role description and use the to access practice interview questions.Applying for this RoleYou are required to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below: * Please tell us about your leadership style and experience in leading large scale practice change across a geographically dispersed workforce. How has your leadership style adapted to thrive in this setting.

• A significant challenge across the healthcare sector is addressing workforce issues. Can you please provide examples of different ways you have looked to address workforce issues and what the outcome was?

Essential RequirementsThe successful candidate will have:

• Current Registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 or Registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 and Registered Midwife with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.

We know the value of diverse experiences and broad capabilities. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Health Service senior executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $217,997 to $242,100 per annum, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.Please contact Sonia Marshall, Chief Executive, SWSLHD via email at should you have any additional questions about the role.Please click here to apply for the advert through the (search by job reference number REQ485683).Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit ourTo be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.The Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.
• Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up to date resume. For further guidance, refer to

. * Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the

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