Regional Head Nurse - 12 month Contract - PerthThis is a Full-time 12-month maternity leave position reporting to the Regional Clinical Director and in consultation with the Area Manager.
You will assist with the implementation of strategic planning as it relates to clinical training, education, clinical performance, and recruitment for our dedicated nursing teams across the Perth GP network.
The role will provide the ability to coach and mentor at a peer group level, resulting in a lift in standards, patient care, capability and in turn client satisfaction and business performance.ResponsibilitiesSurgical nursing alongside our roving surgeonWork with clinics and individual nurses to provide clinical trainingAddressing clinical standards of care and assisting the clinic wherever possible in increasing nurse capability and improving the nature and quality of client and patient interactionsProvide regional mentorship to nurses needing assistance with clinical standardsPositively influence clinical outcomes aligned with strategic initiatives relating to nurse clinical careIn collaboration with the Area Manager and Regional Clinical Director, construct a training action plan where skills gaps have been identified in clinic teamsPrepare and deliver training at Team Leader Meetings and Nurse training seminarsOversee student placements and internships for the regionAssist Regional Clinical Director and Area Manager to identify relevant training and leverage L&D team to develop contentAssisting in interviewing and induction of Head Nurse positions and providing assistance with other recruitment opportunitiesCollaborate with industry stakeholders to create opportunities and strengthen pipelineCollaborate with Area Manager and Regional Clinical Director to improve retention of clinical nursing team membersAssist the Regional Clinical Director and operations team with upholding and adherence to the Greencross Standard of Care through education, training and mentoring of individuals and wider teamsQualifications and SkillsCertificate IV Veterinary Nursing or aboveHigh level knowledge and skill of professional veterinary nursing principles, practices, concepts and proceduresHas worked in a companion animal setting for a minimum of 3 years with a strong surgical backgroundProven strong focus on continuing education and trainingAbility to provide training and education to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the clinic teamsKnowledge of relevant educational content and appropriate methods of delivery and the ability to develop and facilitate relevant and effective education for adult learnersKnowledge of a variety of educational options such as academic education, experiential learning, consultation, teaching others, professional reading, distance learning, research and self-directed activitiesExcellent leadership and team building skillsStrong interpersonal skills to inspire patience, flexibility, creativity and perseverance in othersGood negotiation and conflict resolution skillsAbility in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPointSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesVeterinary
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