Nursing Director, Mental Health Community and Acute Services

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Provide leadership to all nursing staff across Community and Acute Services to ensure that high quality Mental Health care is provided in a coordinated and efficient manner by a capable work force.

Permanent Full-time opportunity!

About the role

The Nursing Director, Mental Health (MH) Community and Acute Services provides professional leadership to all nursing staff within Mental Health Community and Acute Services, within the Mental Health and Specialised Services division. The role provides operational leadership and management to the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS).

The Nursing Director provides contemporary clinical leadership through the role modelling and application of best practice principles, education, leadership and portfolio management in the translation of professional nursing practice standards in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA).

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level knowledge of contemporary Mental Health nursing practice and capacity in professional and operational leadership and management to engage and motivate stakeholders to achieve quality consumer outcomes.
• Commitment to outcome-driven performance and organisational achievement.
• Works effectively within a leadership team in responding to the demands of complex healthcare environments.
• High-level interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, ability to consult, negotiate, and liaise effectively with (internal and external) key stakeholders, people with a mental illness, their families and/or carers.
• Advanced level knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of national and state Mental Health legislation, policies, frameworks and standards.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Post graduate endorsement and qualifications in Mental Health nursing and leadership management is required.

About West Moreton Health

West 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 –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further 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.