Nursing Director - Workforce And Professional Services

The opportunity The Nursing Director, Workforce and Professional Services (ND WPS) professionally and operationally leads the workforce and professional service within the Nursing and Midwifery Division and provides oversight to any allocated projects. This position provides overarching governance and professional leadership for nursing and midwifery services across Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), working directly with the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery (EDNM). This role works in partnership with all nursing and midwifery leaders to deliver professional governance and regulation across THHS nursing and midwifery services. The ND WPS is accountable for the nursing and midwifery recruitment services (national and international) contained within the portfolio.
The ND WPS requires extensive professional and clinical expertise to effectively work in collaboration across nursing and midwifery and in partnership across all disciplines. The role reports directly to the EDNM and has key accountability for the delivery of professional nursing and midwifery governance to ensure the delivery of contemporary nursing and midwifery services.
The role

• Autonomous decision making based on nursing, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrate expertise in recruitment and retention strategy and operational recruitment delivery.
• Responsible for nursing/midwifery activities related to the portfolio across THHS and contribute to strategic and policy development to achieve best practice outcomes for nursing and midwifery.
• Investigate and address emerging trends with potential to influence nursing/midwifery.
• Apply the principles of succession management and mentoring to engage staff in ongoing career development, growth and lifelong learning.
• Promote and/or engage in ongoing nursing/midwifery research across THHS.
• Contribute to budget integrity and fiscal management according to financial and Human Resource delegations.

Role requirements

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing and or Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a required qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Travel: This position may be required to travel to other facilities located within the THHS to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Generous remuneration package value $186,281 p.a.comprising:

• Wage rate $6239.60 p.f. (NG11)
• Annual leave with a 17.5% loading.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Professional Development leave and allowance.
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Interested..? For a confidential discussion relating to the role, please contact Judy Morton on 07 4433 0059.Applications close on Sunday 2 April 2023.
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Recruiting, Bachelor's degree