Wslhd - Nurse Manager - Mental Health Education And Professional Development Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $135,591.23 - $138,111.46 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ477445Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doingThe Manager of Mental Health Education and Professional Development provides a leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating Mental Health Education programmes; the management, coordination and monitoring framework embedding for patient centred care delivery and improving systems and processes within the WSLHD Mental Health service. This position is part of the Mental Health Education team, performing a supporting role to the Director of Nursing in Mental Health in relation to workforce development, Education and training. The incumbent of this position acts as a Mental Health Education representative within and external to WSLHD Mental Health.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Essential Requirements:

• Registration: Registered Nurse( Division 1) with current AHPRA registration.

Selection Criteria: * Previous nursing management/education experience, with tertiary post graduate qualification in Adult Education/Mental Health or related field.

• Demonstrated ability to implement Health Education and training strategies with understanding of Ministry of Health guidelines in relation to health, Education and training issues and priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of Education and learning programs for a range of delivery modes (i.e. face to face, online and self-paced) to meet identified organisational need at strategic and operational levels.
• High level consultation, facilitation, and presentation skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and build effective relationships across all management and staff levels.
• Demonstrated experience in staff management, performance and managing competing demands.
• Proficient use of computer literacy that support the role.

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For role related queries or questions contact Juanita Taylor on 0438 305 902 or Juanita.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 30th April 2024