Director of Nursing / Health Service Manager
We are currently looking for a Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager who is looking for an exciting career opportunity in the Eastern Great Southern region of Western Australia.
A permanent position to progress or enhance your career with the opportunity to manage a small Multi-Purpose Site along with two Nursing Posts / Health Centres in a remote corner of the Great Southern Region of Western Australia.
A fixed-term opportunity may be considered with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Are you an experienced ward manager or senior nurse with ED experience looking to progress your career and take up a leadership role?
You will be supported in the transition to DON-HSM with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
This position comes with WACHS-subsidised housing in Ravensthorpe or nearby Hopetoun.
Ideal Candidate
A solid clinical background and able to support staff with complex or challenging clinical care issues.
Recent experience in ED nursing is ideal.
Proven leadership experience in senior nursing or health management roles.
Strong financial acuity with experience in budget management and resource allocation.
Decisive critical thinking skills with a focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experienced in clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for managing all aspects of the Ravensthorpe Health Service and associated centres, ensuring compliance with operational plans and WA Health standards.
Lead strategic planning initiatives that align with the Great Southern region's health reform strategy to enhance service delivery.
Ensure the development and monitoring of key performance indicators in conjunction with the operational management team.
Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of patient safety and high-quality service delivery.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to anticipate and respond to changing community health needs.
Benefits
Paid Study Leave
Generous Salary Packaging Benefits: up to $9,010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses; up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment; access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses.
Flexible work and leave arrangements
Professional Development opportunities
12% Superannuation Guarantee
Application Instructions
A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements, including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
A written statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the following essential criteria:
Demonstrated clinical skills for acute, emergency and residential care nursing practice environments.
Demonstrated record of achievement in leadership and management at a senior nursing level, including financial, human resource and facility management.
Demonstrated experience in the application of continuous quality improvement systems, including risk management and clinical governance systems.
Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, verbal and communication skills, including well developed skills in community engagement and team building.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kate Varian on ************.
Eligibility to Apply
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
Equal Opportunity and Community Engagement
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
Applicants must undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required.
Any unsatisfactory PEHA may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Lodgement is system generated; any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm will not be accepted.
Late or email applications will not be considered.
Location and Community
The Eastern Lower Great Southern region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup, and is home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves in Australia.
The Fitzgerald River National Park provides spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes.
About the Service
The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions, and how we provide care to our patients.
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