About us:
The Nursing Director functions as a member of the Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child & Youth (IMECYS) Management team at Cairns Hospital. In this role you will take provides overall planning, coordination, formulation and direction of policies relating to the provision of clinical care, as well as for the efficient and effective use of human and material resources for emergency services in Cairns Hospital. The Nursing Director role is responsible for several key measures and priorities pertaining to improved patient access targets.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will....
Be responsible for nursing/midwifery activities for emergency services in Cairns Hospital and contribute to the strategic and operational policy developments and implementation.
Act as an expert professional resource resolving complex, clinical, governance, operational and ethical challenges.
Facilitate a learning environment by sharing knowledge and expertise, directing and monitoring strategies that support and promote education, learning, research and workforce development.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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