Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery (ADONM) (516424)

Job Description

The Team: The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. The OCNMO provides strategic leadership and professional practice advice on a diverse range of issues relating to the nursing and midwifery professions. Our priorities focus on, but are not limited to, strategic planning, policy, workforce, research, education and training locally, nationally and internationally. The Role: Research, analyse and develop policy that guides professional practice in nursing and midwifery, and is consistent with agreed nation and statewide strategies. Provide expert policy advice to the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer to inform future statewide policy direction for nursing and midwifery professional practice. Build effective and productive networks with internal and external stakeholders to develop statewide nursing and midwifery policy aimed at promoting future workforce capacity across the Agency. Provide leadership and expert facilitation and consultation skills to achieve agreed outcomes with internal and external key stakeholders. You will need: Extensive knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of nursing and midwifery policy to support professional practice. Broad and demonstrated understanding of the strategic issues relating to the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends relating to nursing and midwifery workforce and service delivery. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain productive networks with internal and external stakeholders and support effective teamwork within the unit. Details of appointment: Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. Some intrastate travel may be required. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Salary: $138,478 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional Development Allowance. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Current Driver’s Licence. Relevant post-graduate qualification. How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Dana GrayAssistant Director of Nursing - Education, Training and Workforce(03) 6166 1570 What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr