Nursing Director - Research and Innovation

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 11
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/559126
Closing date 15-May-2024
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Contact person Pieter Nel
Contact details 07 4885 6767
Access theRole detailsThe Research and Innovation at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nursing Director to join their team on a temporary basis.How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunity

• To lead nursing care to facilitate quality patient outcomes in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, professional standards and organisational policies and procedures.
• The Nursing Director is a valued member of the Mackay Institute of Research and Innovation leadership team; and works in a co-operative partnership across the Hospital and Health Service with internal and external stakeholders.

About the TeamThe Mackay Institute of Research and Innovation is an emerging health service-led translational Research and Innovation centre; a collaboration between Mackay Hospital and Health Service and our academic partners including James Cook University and the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre among others.The core functions of the Institute are:

• lead cutting edge translational Research and Innovation
• implementing evidence-based practice into patient care
• implementing innovations that improve productivity and safety
• supporting clinicians to undertake in research in areas of strategic interest.

Visit the website for more informationAbout our Hospital and Health Servicehas 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsRole Description