Nurse Manager - Workforce

WA Country Health Service; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking a qualified professional to lead and evaluate nursing and midwifery recruitment programs. You will coordinate workforce initiatives, liaise with other health services to promote WA Country Health Service Nursing and Midwifery programs, and provide consultancy on workload indicators across WA Country Health Service and external partners.

The roles include a Permanent Full Time appointment and a Permanent Part Time appointment at 0.4 FTE, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in development, implementation, management and evaluation of nursing and midwifery recruitment programs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Conceptual and analytical skills, including innovative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates Nursing and Midwifery recruitment programs.
• Coordinates and promotes WACHS Nursing and Midwifery workforce initiatives.
• Liaises with other health services to promote initiatives.
• Provides a consultancy service and monitors reports on nursing workload indicators.

Skills

Nursing recruitment programs

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

WACHS nursing & midwifery workforce web page Position Profile: Implements and evaluates Nursing and Midwifery recruitment programs. Coordinates and promotes WACHS Nursing and Midwifery workforce initiatives and liaises with other health services. Provides a consultancy service, monitors and reports on nursing workload indicators within & external to WACHS. We have a Permanent Full Time appointment available and a Permanent Part Time appointment at 0.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent).

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Demonstrated evidence of considerable experience in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of nursing and midwifery recruitment programs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and well developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including innovative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Yvonne Bagwell, Director Nursing & Midwifery on 0477 005 993.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.

WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).