About the role

The purpose of this role is to demonstrate accountability for effective strategic and operational leadership and management for the nursing and midwifery profession within RBWH, the largest nursing and midwifery workforce in Queensland, and any other positions as relevant to the role.

The role works collaboratively with executive and clinical leadership team members, across Metro North Health and within RBWH, to fulfil the accountabilities in accordance with Metro North Health, RBWH and the nursing and midwifery vision, values, and strategic direction and engages with other internal and external partners to build relationships.

This position promotes and nurtures a culture of excellence in nursing and midwifery standards, practice, quality improvement, policy reform, ongoing education, learning, workforce planning and research. This position works collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional RBWH executive team to develop innovative ways to deliver efficient, high quality patient centred care and achieve key performance outcomes.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following within the context of the “key accountabilities” found in the role description:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role n accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwifes (Queensland Health Award) (2015) – Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 13 Band 1 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health's commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
• Facilitate practice of self and others is in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Undertake, and participate in ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify and prioritise needs accessing both material and human resources through effective negotiation and communication to achieve cost effective consumer/person centred service delivery including Business Planning Framework (BPF) application.
• Practice collaboratively within the interprofessional health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse and or Midwife. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
• Whilst not mandatory, possession of a relevant post graduate qualification (i.e. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree) or evidence of enrolment in such a program is highly desirable.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: RBH565469 / H24_4787
Close date: Friday, 7^th June 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.