Nurse Manager - Primary Health CareLead a proud & passionate nursing team & deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services to people in remote, rural & regional QLD.
ClassificationsHealthcare & MedicineNurse / MidwifePermanent / Full TimeKey pointsProvide the finest care in the furthest corner.Coach, lead and support PHC nurses in your team.Permanent, full-time positionDescriptionAbout RFDS (Queensland Section)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is committed to providing excellence in and access to Primary Health Care (PHC) and Aeromedical services across Queensland.
PHC is one of our most vital services, accounting for up to two-thirds of our daily operations, as prevention is essential to improved health outcomes for those living in the furthest corner. Our Role
We are looking for a Nurse Manager in Primary Health Care who is passionate about leading and providing PHC services to people in regional, rural, and remote areas of Queensland. As a Nurse Manager, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower a dedicated team to deliver best practices in promoting good health, providing proactive care, and maintaining overall well-being.
The Nurse Manager PHC is crucial in delivering quality healthcare services and improving health outcomes. You will be responsible for leading with a focus on education, representation, and operational efficiency. Your dedication will ensure that primary healthcare nursing services meet the highest standards of care and performance. In addition, your role will include:
Coaching, leading and supporting PHC nurses in your teamLeading workforce planning and recruitment of PHC nursesWorking closely with the State Manager and collaboratively with interdisciplinary base leadsEnsuring that clinical equipment, maintenance, and consumables are adequate to support PHC activities at a base levelManage local PHC nursing resources and rosters within the approved budgetParticipate in operational shifts for 50% of your rosterWith a focus on growth, you will collaborate to expand and enhance PHC nursing services, contributing to the strategic direction and strategy development within the PHC streamThis permanent, full-time position will be based at the RFDS Cairns Base. You will be responsible for leading essential primary healthcare services to communities in the Far North and Northwest regions. This includes delivering clinical services as part of our group practice on a rotational basis from our Mt Isa base.
As part of your support for rural and remote communities, your broad scope of practice may include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health servicesChild and family health servicesWomen's health servicesChronic disease care and supportHealth Promotion and Health Education ActivitiesEarly detection and brief intervention programsEssential Skills
As a respected leader within the PHC Team, your well-established management skills, exceptional leadership, and decision-making abilities will make a valuable contribution. Your demonstrated capability to initiate and execute change and dedication to continuous quality improvement will see the team continue to achieve exceptional patient-centred care. Your strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking will play a key role in supporting your team and contributing to the overall PHC vision.
In addition, you will be an experienced Registered Nurse and Midwife who can work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team. In addition to your resilience and compassion, you will have:
AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseAHPRA registration as a Registered MidwifeExtensive experience in Rural and Remote Nursing and the provision of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesImmunisation endorsement (desirable)Rural and Isolated Practice (Scheduled Medicines) endorsement (RIPRN) (desirable)A Respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of healthCapacity to stay overnight in communities (2-3 nights)Essential Skills (Can be obtained after starting employment) Current Advanced Life Support (ALS)Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Neonatal advanced resuscitation certificationWhy join us?
In this role, you will be responsible for building and nurturing long-term relationships with your team, RFDS leaders, patients, their families, and the community. As a part of the broader RFDS team, you will work closely with a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to our mission and take pride in their work. In addition,
We provide an extensive and supportive orientation programWe offer an attractive base salary remunerating you for your skills and qualifications + SuperOvernight & meal allowance & accommodation provided when you stay away from Cairns BaseWe offer additional Salary packaging of up to $18,500 increasing your take-home payAccess to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advicePrivate health insurance discountsNovated leasing availableAccess to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no costInterested?
If you would like any further information or a copy of the position description, please contact Talent Acquisition at ****** or call 07 3852 7553.
If you would like to have a conversation with our State Leader- PHC Nursing, Geoff Clark please let us know, and we can connect you.
Before commencement, successful candidates must undergo a drug and alcohol test and may be required to undergo a medical assessment. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card. Additionally, candidates must complete the RFDS and Queensland Health credentialing process successfully.
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Applications for this role close on the 18th of October 2024, however, shortlisting and screening processes may begin before this date.
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