Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2 , delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital , located adjacent to one of Queensland's leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Nursing
Classification: Nurse Grade 11
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV591035
Closing date: 25-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $174378 - $174378
Fortnightly salary: $6683.90 - $6683.90
Total remuneration: $199546 up to $199546
Job duration: TFT for 12 months (possible extension)
Contact person: Judy Morton
Contact details: The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is 'great care every day'. What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary Full-time commencing ASAP for 12 months (with the possibility of extension).
Remuneration package of up to $199,546 p.a., comprising base salary of $174,378 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 11), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Additional benefits:
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Access to corporate discounts
About the role:
The Nursing Director, Clinical Practice Development provides strategic leadership and management in the development and implementation of a contemporary Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Framework for Townsville Hospital and Health Service in alignment with nursing and midwifery professions and Health Service priorities. The incumbent is operationally accountable for the coordination and provision of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education and research for the Health Service. The position collaborates and consults with nursing/midwifery leadership teams and other key stakeholders to achieve strategic leadership, innovation, sustainability and excellence through education and research for the nursing and midwifery workforce.
Skills and experience: Advanced experience in leading the design, implementation and evaluation of education and research strategies that support the delivery of contemporary healthcare and enhance organisational capability. Strong commitment to making service performance improvements and a determination to achieve positive service outcomes for users. Analytical, financial, and material resource management skills and the ability to identify and initiate corrective actions to maximise budget integrity. Ability to build and sustain relationships within the organisation, across the service and with a diverse range of external stakeholders to deliver best health outcomes. Role requirements: Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster. Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. Highly desirable:
Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field.
Working with Townsville HHS:
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location:
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Judy Morton on .
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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