The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary full-time, commencing ASAP up to 30/06/2025, with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 12 months. This position provides a wonderful opportunity to lead Healthcare Standards function of the Clinical Governance Directorate by directing and coordinating best-practice safety and quality systems for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (Townsville HHS). Lead a safety and quality culture for the Townsville HHS to deliver the highest standards of service provision. Collaborate with members of the Townsville HHS Executive Management Team, Senior Management Team and others to achieve strategic objectives relating to improved healthcare standards.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following: Expert knowledge in clinical governance systems and processes. Proven ability to implement a structure to facilitate the application of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS). Proven ability to identify compliance risk and develop mitigation strategies. Proven ability to drive activities that support organisational and operational sustainability with a culture of accountability, transparency to achieving outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and service planning and the ability to share information with others and assist them to adapt to change. Proven ability to provide nursing leadership in a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to professional nursing at an advanced level. Demonstrated ongoing professional development and commitment to the development of a work-based culture that promotes and supports education, research and workforce development. What the Townsville Hospital and Health Service has to offer: Generous remuneration package value up to $16,628 p.m. comprising: Salary range of $6683.90 p.f. (Nurse Grade 11) Annual leave with 17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Role Requirements: Proof of qualification (Bacheor of Nursing or equivalent), registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate. Highly Desirable : Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus. On call : Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis. Possession of class C drivers' licence. Probation period may apply. Pre-employment checks will be conducted. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Why make the change? With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Interested? Contact: Marina Daly on ******** .
Apply ONLINE by: Monday, 30 September 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
