Assistant Nursing Director - Neonatology and Support Services

Job Description

About the role Provide effective leadership in the planning, management, and delivery of safe, quality consumer/person centred care within the tertiary/quaternary WNS of RBWH. This role functions as an effective interprofessional team member demonstrating professional and clinical expertise and contemporary knowledge in strategic planning, quality management and professional leadership and development. The role collaborates with other leaders and key stakeholders in leading the development and implementation of strategies to meet the demand for health care services, targets, and key performance indicators across WNS and Women, Children and Families Stream. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: 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. Practice collaboratively within the interprofessional health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups. Responsible for development and implementation of clinical practice standards related to consumer/person focused care and patient flow improvements within WNS. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic service planning models to support initiatives consistent with Metro North Health, Metro North Health Nursing and Midwifery Professional Stream strategic plans and Neonatology operational imperatives and targets. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. 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. Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. #J-18808-Ljbffr