Senior Nursing & Service Development Lead, Community Health

The Hospital Research Foundation Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Gym membership

Salary packaging

EAP access

Job summary

The Hospital Research Foundation Group in Adelaide seeks a Nursing & Service Development Lead to guide nursing teams, strengthen service quality and support growth of THRF Group’s community health programs.

The role combines clinical leadership, service management and business development, focusing on governance, performance and innovative educational resources for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practising certificate.
• At least five years’ professional experience in a relevant field, supported by relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical or community-based services, teams and change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, service management and quality improvement in community settings.
• Knowledge of public and private health systems and programs such as the NDIS, My Aged Care, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Carer Gateway.
• Experience with the NDIS and/or My Aged Care will be highly regarded.
• Highly developed leadership, communication, coaching, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage resources, priorities and performance in a busy service environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and supervising nursing teams.
• Ensuring services are safe, evidence-based and client-focused.
• Managing workforce capacity, service targets, budgets and operational performance.
• Strengthening clinical governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Developing new services, clinical initiatives and educational resources.
• Building partnerships with healthcare professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Improving the client journey and expanding services in response to community needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Change management

Job description

The Hospital Research Foundation Group in Adelaide seeks a Nursing & Service Development Lead to guide nursing teams, strengthen service quality and support growth of THRF Group’s community health programs.

The role combines clinical leadership, service management and business development, focusing on governance, performance and innovative educational resources for clients and communities.