This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7
Remuneration: $ $ Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ637717
Location: Broken Hill
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look on "Living and Working" in the Far West.
* Fantastic Lifestyle, great food/cafes, art, music, sport and festivals
* Spend your time away from work exploring the diverse national parks
* Grow your career with us with training on offer to support your learning
Are you ready to take that next step in your nursing career in an exciting management role?
What you'll be doing
* The Nurse Manager Strategy, Leadership & Development provides expert advice on issues that impact on nursing and midwifery leadership and development at local, district and state levels.
* This position takes a Lead role in developing and implementing strategies to support nurses and midwives, in terms of education, career development, practice development, and safety and quality.
* Provide professional leadership and advice, work collaboratively with Executives, Stakeholders, Director of Nursing & Midwifery, General Manager Remote Health Services, Nursing Managers and Nursing/Midwifery Clinical Leaders and state leaders in nurse professional development, leadership, utilisation and sustainability.
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- Develop and maintain strong linkages and relationships with NSW Nursing & Midwifery Office (NaMO),and will be responsible for NSW Health Nursing initiatives including GradStart (Graduate Nursing Program), and the Nursing and Midwifery Aboriginal Cadetship program.
- Develop and maintain relationships with University Partners and Recognised Training Organisations, working in collaboration to develop and implement industry recognised innovative programs that support undergraduate students, enhance nursing professional development, and rural nurse centred career pathways across the LHD.
What is on offer
* 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
* 12 paid ADO's a year
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses +$2.6k for meals and entertainment, includes Remote Area Housing Benefit, Novated Leasing and more
* Isolation & climate allowance
* Fitness Passport
* Support through advanced education & training
* A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill
A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:
* Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post graduate qualifications in health management; education or similar studies and at least five years post graduate experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in dealing with state, national and international nursing and midwifery issues, policies, priorities and directions.
* Extensive recent experience in working in a complex organisation at an executive level, demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate advanced problem solving /negotiation and change management skills
* Demonstrated ability to develop and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans at an organisational wide level.
* Highly developed relationship management skills to influence and negotiate outcomes, liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and promoting a strong change management culture.
* Demonstrated leadership, ma