DISTRICT NURSING & MIDWIFERY MANAGER – OPERATIONS
The primary role of the position is to provide high-level support to the ISLHD Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery.
The position is responsible for planning, analysis and governing the implementation of Local Health District and State initiatives, projects and strategies relating to Nursing and Midwifery. The position has a strong focus on the enhancement of nursing and midwifery quality and safety.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
An eligibility list will be created for future Temporary and Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
1. Registered nurse/midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APRHA).
2. Tertiary qualification in relevant area (or working towards same).
3. Experience working in a senior nurse and/or midwifery leadership position.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of District-wide strategies relating to Nursing and Midwifery development.
5. Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving and planning skills and the ability to apply these to support ISLHD Nursing and Midwifery strategic directions.
6. Excellent and effective interpersonal, organisational and computer literacy skills.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of professional and practice issues surrounding nursing and midwifery clinical practice at a local, national and international level.
8. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and engage key stakeholders.
