Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services

HardyGroup; Perth; Presencial; AUD 230.000 - 260.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

North Metropolitan Health Service is seeking an exceptional nursing and midwifery leader for the role of Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services. This fixed-term, full-time appointment leads a system-wide model across NMHS, focused on workforce design, governance and digital health adoption.

You will engage with executive leaders and external partners to shape service delivery priorities, drive outcomes and sustain workforce excellence.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated success leading nursing and midwifery services across a large, complex health organisation, driving strategic reform and organisational performance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement contemporary workforce, service delivery and professional governance models that improve quality, sustainability and patient outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence and develop multidisciplinary teams while building trusted relationships with executive leaders, clinicians, government and external partners.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safety, quality and regulatory frameworks, together with experience leading improvement and innovation across complex healthcare environments.
• Eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and implementation of a contemporary, organisation-wide nursing and midwifery service model, including workforce design and service planning.
• Strengthen professional governance, clinical standards and interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead the adoption of digital health and innovative models of care, including nurse‑led and midwife‑led models.
• Provide NMHS‑wide professional leadership and stewardship for nursing and midwifery practice, standards and performance.
• Build partnerships with academic, research and professional bodies to support education research and capability development.
• Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and NMHS Board on clinical, workforce and service delivery priorities.

Descrição da vaga

Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing and midwifery services across the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).

We are seeking an exceptional nursing and midwifery leader for the role of Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services at the NMHS.

As the Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services, you will lead the design and commissioning of a new organisation‑wide model, strengthening alignment, workforce sustainability and standards of care across a large and complex health service.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of a contemporary, organisation-wide nursing and midwifery service model, including workforce design and service planning.
• Strengthen professional governance, clinical standards and interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead the adoption of digital health and innovative models of care, including nurse‑led and midwife‑led models.
• Provide NMHS‑wide professional leadership and stewardship for nursing and midwifery practice, standards and performance.
• Build partnerships with academic, research and professional bodies to support education research and capability development.
• Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and NMHS Board on clinical, workforce and service delivery priorities.

About the North Metropolitan Health Service

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high-quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist, and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031.

For further information about NMHS, visit: North Metropolitan Health Service

Applicant Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated success leading nursing and midwifery services across a large, complex health organisation, driving strategic reform and organisational performance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement contemporary workforce, service delivery and professional governance models that improve quality, sustainability and patient outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence and develop multidisciplinary teams while building trusted relationships with executive leaders, clinicians, government and external partners.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safety, quality and regulatory frameworks, together with experience leading improvement and innovation across complex healthcare environments.
• Eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Further information about this position

The job description form attached provides a full statement of duties for this role. We encourage you to contact Lynette Taylor on 0431 293 861 or [e-mail] with any specific questions related to this role.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Access to generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

For more information, see: North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits

Relocation:

NMHS is willing to consider relocation assistance including temporary accommodation and airfares (if applicable) for suitable candidates.

Eligibility

Eligibility to Apply:

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for appointment to permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for this fixed‑term appointment, applicants must have documentary evidence of their entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

At NMHS, we are committed to equity, inclusion and ensuring everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. We value the diversity of our community and seek to build a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from people who share our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

The closing date and time are system‑generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.