Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Chief Executive Services, Cairns and Hint[...]

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Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Chief Executive Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service - Cairns Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. About your opportunity: In this position you will be accountable for the professional leadership and direction of nursing services within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient centred care Nursing and Midwifery services that meets professional practice standards. About your role: Set the strategic direction for Nursing and Midwifery services: develop, monitor and review local initiatives which are designed to ensure that the Nursing and Midwifery workforce is aligned with the CHHHS strategic direction and is consistent with the policy directions of Queensland Department of Health in order to address workforce requirements of recruitment and retention, professional development and alteration to models of service delivery. Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Medical Services and the Executive Director of Allied Health to implement the CHHHS Clinical Governance Framework. Lead and manage direct reports to ensure compliance with clinical and corporate governance including legislation, policies and procedures and workplace health and safety. In consultation with finance, develop annual operating budgets including Minimum Obligatory Human Resource Information (MOHRI) targets for each department/service. Ensure effective working relationships across the HHS's and support other portfolios in the delivery of the HHHS strategy. As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to: Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Wellness programs Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr