Nursing Director Education and Research

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of professionals in the Nursing and Midwifery education team. As the Nursing Director Education & Research you will provide contemporary operational and professional nursing leadership through the application of best practice principles, education, leadership, and management in the translation of contemporary professional nursing practice standards in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA).

• Fixed Term Temporary, flexible full-time until 31 December 2024

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 11
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM558620_04
Closing date 30-Apr-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration until 31 December 2024
Contact person Ruth McCaffery
Contact details 0409646794
Access theAbout the roleThe Nursing Director - Education & Research provides strategic leadership and management for nursing and midwifery Education and Research and acts as a lead partner for interprofessional Education and simulation across West Moreton Health (WMH).The Nursing Director role:

• has an advanced level of professional clinical leadership expertise and practice.
• has an advanced level of collaborative decision making.
• provides operational leadership and management based on nursing and broader health policy and regulatory frameworks.
• works collaboratively across disciplines to apply the principles of effective clinical governance; and
• applies professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with stakeholders.

About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates a broad understanding and application of nursing/midwifery leadership which influence and impact both professions into the future state.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing/midwifery practice, the legislative framework for nurses/midwives and contemporary nursing/midwifery theory and practice.
• Demonstrate advanced capability in stakeholder consultation and engagement, employing highly developed written and oral communications that influence effectively and achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate advanced experience in the application of key financial principles and effective resource management practices in complex health service environments.
• Demonstrate advanced capability to use clinical information and other relevant information technology systems to support decision making, achieve effective business processes and facilitate quality improvement strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experienced application of the principles and processes of change management and can apply a range of strategies to successfully negotiate organisational change.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development of self and others, identifying strategy and experiences that evidence this.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Post graduate qualifications relevant to Education and/or research are required.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the

About West Moreton HealthWest Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, Education and community partnerships.To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To applyFurther information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsInformation Package for Applicants