Safe Staffing Implementation Project Manager, Nurse Manager - Ballina

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (130 weeks)
Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 5
Remuneration: $150,623.88 - $153,175.41 pre annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ459103

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.

The position will be responsible for project managing all of the components associated with the implementation of the Safe Staffing Levels (SSL) for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for several years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The LHD is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.

If you have:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with a post graduate qualification in leadership/management
• Demonstrated high level experience with self directed work, the ability to plan and deliver projects through collaboration and consultation using change management methodology that meets project timelines
• Highly developed leadership and communication skills, including proven interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and demonstrated skills in writing high quality reports and documents inclusive of project plans and briefs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the current NSW Nursing and Midwifery Award, particularly in regard to the Safe Staffing Arrangements and demonstrated experience and understanding of nursing/midwifery staffing systems and approaches
• Understanding of, and commitment to the effective and meaningful engagement of clinicians in the decision making process that impact on positive patient outcomes
• Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and the willingness to travel in the course of employment

We can offer you: 

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information please see www.border.gov.au
• You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Lawty on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29 January 2024

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