Professor / Associate Professor of Nursing or Midwifery (Research)

• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new joint venture between Monash University and Peninsula Health
• Work in an environment that fosters development, flexibility and collaboration
• Be at the gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula and within walking distance of the beach!
• Classification: Divisional Director (8A Campus) [RN61]
• The full-time total remuneration package $245,365 pending qualification

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Professor of Nursing or Midwifery is a key joint appointment that will provide visionary, strategic and research leadership in the academic, professional and political arenas, positioning Peninsula Health and Monash University Nursing and Midwifery for the future, progressing programs, research and community engagement.

In this role you will develop and implement a framework to build a research program that builds capacity in nursing and midwifery research practice and create pathways for nurses and midwives to become leaders in their fields of practice. This position will require you to support collaborative partnerships, contribute to teaching and learning programs plus travel to other campuses of the health service and university.

This position will be of a five-year limited term, with flexible option to work 0.8 to 1EFT.

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:
• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing, together with subsequent research experience and is recognised as a leading authority in the area of research and/or scholarship.
• Evidence of a strong personal program of research with outstanding scholarly activity of an international standard in Nursing or Midwifery and a demonstrated ongoing commitment to one or more programs of research.
• Record of successful supervision of graduate research students and the ability to make a significant contribution to graduate training programs in Nursing or Midwifery.
• Evidence of effective engagement with affiliated hospitals, research institutes and/or external agencies as a representative of the school.
• Familiarity with the Australian health care system (desirable)

What Next

This is an exciting new role for Peninsula Health with Monash University, we are thrilled to see what you can bring to it and how you can grow it, so APPLY NOW to become a role model!

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

* Please refer to salary circular for Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.