AddressNurse Manager Grade 3 (Private Health Facility Regulation)
Join the Regulation and Compliance Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
- Employment type: Temporary, part-time (up to 24 months with an opportunity to extend)
- 14 hour (2 day) working week
- Opportunity to increase hours / days for up to 4 weeks from commencement
- Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible / hybrid working hours
- Work collaboratively across the Ministry of health and broader NSW Health system to achieve shared goals
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.
This role is a newly created additional role within the Regulation and Compliance Unit.
The role is focused on matters related to the licensing and conduct of Private Health facilities, response to incidents, and enforcement of the Private Health Facilities Act and Regulation, to ensure appropriate and consistent standards of health care and professional practice is maintained, and contributes to the overall levels of safety, care, and quality of life for patients.
Nurse Manager 3, starting salary from $135,591 - $138,111 p.a (pro rata) plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
You’ll develop and maintain relationships with and engage key staff within Private Health facilities to promote consistent standards of health care and professional practice that contributes to the overall levels of safety, care, and quality of life for patients.
Working as part of a broader team, you’ll monitor and periodically assess the effectiveness of individual Private Health facilities’ management of their obligations under the Private Health Facilities Act and Regulation and provide critical and constructive feedback to licensees on the outcomes from those assessments.
You’ll also support the Principal Analyst in the review and management of licence applications, transfers, modifications, and renewals, and commission new facilities and alterations to existing facilities.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Current Australian registration as a nurse (Division 1) and/or midwife and appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience and training.
- Current drivers licence.
- Demonstrated high level skills in the coordination, development, implementation and review of proactive programs in the areas of quality, safety, or regulatory compliance in the health sector.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and related policy frameworks.
How to apply
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting:
- An up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages); and
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages); and
- Responses to the target questions below (max. 2 pages total).
Please note, if you do not include all three items above in your application, you will not be considered for interview.
Target Questions (Max. length 1 page)
- Provide an example of a time where you worked with others to affect change to improve patient safety and clinical quality.
- Provide an example of a time where you had to influence a difficult stakeholder with differing priorities or views. What was the situation and how did you bring them around?
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday, 7 July 2024
For role related queries or questions, please contact Deborah Best on 0436 684 *** or via email (************@health.nsw.gov.au) and quote REQ489875.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Leila Maugeri on *************@health.nsw.gov.au.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At 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 The Stepping Up Initiative.
To 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.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 7 July 2024
Please note, it is expected that interviews for this role will be held on 18 July 2024.
