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SalaryHours per week: 38
Position Grade: Nurse Manager Level 5 / Health Service Manager Level 4
Salary: $137,173.00 - $163,431.00 AUD Annual base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017 / The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Inner City Health StreamAbout us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing Health Services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life balance
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Drug Health Service. The position forms a key part of the Inner City Health Stream and works in partnership with the Alcohol and Drug Service Clinical Director. Under the direction of the Stream Manager of the Inner City Health Program and in partnership with the Clinical Director the position is accountable for the overall leadership, innovation and management of the service. The position operationally manages all nursing, allied health and administration staff within the service and provides leadership support the wider Drug Health Services. In conjunction with the Clinical Directors, the position also provides strategic direction and ensures effective and efficient operations of the Drug Health Services in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St Vincent's Health Australia. The fundamental objectives of this role are to strengthen and grow the Drug Health Service by working collaboratively with the Directors to:Lead the Drug Health Service to deliver on its mission objectives by ensuring high quality, efficient and effective execution of day-to-day Health Service delivery, combined with a robust focus on continuous improvement.Set the strategic direction for the Drug Health Service and ensuring effective operational management.Contribute towards the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, policy development, program initiation and performance monitoring.Ensure the Drug Health Service operates within a robust set of financial and operational performance targets that represent an appropriate balance between current capabilities, acceptable performance standards and industry best practice.Collaborate and co-ordinate hospital, community and non-government organisation needs within a strength based and recovery focused framework.Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Drug Health Service Manager who possess a passion for person centred care.Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other relevant professional body3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or management or equivalent industry experience4. Proven extensive management experience at a senior level preferably within the Alcohol and Drug/Drug Health field, including extensive knowledge of Alcohol and Drug models of care and service provision
5. Ability to integrate mission, embed excellence in clinical operations and meet challenging financial and patient care outcome targets especially in the medical specialties.
6. Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills with ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
7. Proven aptitude in complex problem solving, decision making, managing projects and strategic planning.
8. Understanding of the role and function of public hospitals and community Health Services within the Australian and NSW health systems, with ability to comprehend the navigation of a patient's journey across hospital, community and primary care services.Applications close on 06 May 2024Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced."Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:Contact Details: Inner City Health Stream Manager, Sean Evans, Sean.Evans@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 5 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct:
