The Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is responsible for the provision of professional policy and strategic leadership for the nursing and midwifery professions within ACT Health Directorate, Canberra Health Services and across the Territory; collaborating and providing advice to the ACT Government regarding nursing and midwifery related matters. The OCNMO also assists in the delivery of workforce reforms, workforce planning, professional education; strengthening and developing nursing and midwifery services through innovative models of care and service delivery; representing the ACT Government and ACT health system at national forums; and ensuring the future capability of the nursing and midwifery professions.An exciting opportunity has become available in the OCNMO for a Senior Nursing Advisor who will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and advice to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) across local, national and international issues relating to the nursing profession in a government setting. The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to achieve agreed outcomes of the business work plan, including understanding all relevant legislation, policy and strategy, in the context of the nursing profession and aligned to working within the context of government. Although this role provides a strategic focus on nursing, it will be required to lead strategic policy where it intersects across nursing and midwifery.This opportunity will suit you if you are a systems-thinker, have a strategic and curious mindset and are excited by the opportunity to be engaged in significant territory-wide change positively impacting ACT public health services and the nursing workforce more broadly. The suitable applicant will also demonstrate skills and experience in high-level coordination, project and policy management, change management and workforce management skills.The ACT Health Directorate is a key part of the ACT's health system and aims to improve the health outcomes of people living in the ACT. We are a workforce of skilled, passionate professionals, who together want to support those living in the Canberra community and region to live long and healthy lives.We encourage applicants from all areas of our community. We recognise and value the unique strengths, knowledge and skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and with experience of disability, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome the cultural expertise, insight and lived experience, they bring to the design and development of our strategies, policies and programs and the delivery of work at ACTHD.The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.Eligibility/ Other Requirements:Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.Hold and maintain AHPRA registration as a nurse.A post graduate tertiary qualification in nursing, leadership and management and or project management.Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility extension and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.ACT Health's vision is 'Your Health - Our Priority.'Our values are:CareIntegrityOur vision, and these values developed by ACT Health staff, represent what we believe is important and worthwhile. Our values underpin the way we work and how we treat others.We aim to deliver the best service to meet the needs of our community.Role, functions and servicesFor more information about our healthcare services visit the Health Services section of this website.A comprehensive range of services is delivered from the Canberra Hospital campus, including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services and pathology services.Community-based services are provided from various venues across the ACT, as well as in people's homes.Overall investment in health by the ACT Government today stands at $1.3 billion annually.ACT Health partners with the community and consumers for better health outcomes by:delivering patient- and family-centred carepromoting good health and wellbeingimproving access to appropriate health care, andhaving robust safety and quality systems.We aim for sustainability and improved efficiency in the use of resources, by designing sustainable services to deliver outcomes efficiently, and embedding a culture of research and innovation.ACT Health aims to support our people and strengthen teams, by helping staff to reach their potential, promoting a learning culture and providing high-level leadership.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.ACT Health's vision is 'Your Health - Our Priority.'Our values are:CareIntegrityOur vision, and these values developed by ACT Health staff, represent what we believe is important and worthwhile. Our values underpin the way we work and how we treat others.We aim to deliver the best service to meet the needs of our community.Role, functions and servicesFor more information about our healthcare services visit the Health Services section of this website.A comprehensive range of services is delivered from the Canberra Hospital campus, including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services and pathology services.Community-based services are provided from various venues across the ACT, as well as in people's homes.Overall investment in health by the ACT Government today stands at $1.3 billion annually.ACT Health partners with the community and consumers for better health outcomes by:delivering patient- and family-centred carepromoting good health and wellbeingimproving access to appropriate health care, andhaving robust safety and quality systems.We aim for sustainability and improved efficiency in the use of resources, by designing sustainable services to deliver outcomes efficiently, and embedding a culture of research and innovation.ACT Health aims to support our people and strengthen teams, by helping staff to reach their potential, promoting a learning culture and providing high-level leadership.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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