Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery - Comprehensive Care (Acting)

at  Western Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Western Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care
Reference: 54251
The Nursing and Midwifery Leadership team are seeking an experienced leader to join the team in the role of Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery (ADONM) Comprehensive Care.
The ADONM-Comprehensive Care works under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Sunshine Hospital, with responsibilities aligned to the Comprehensive Care Standard. This includes but is not limited to: leading and/or participating in committees aligned to Comprehensive Care, monitoring and reviewing risks and preventative strategies for domains aligned to Comprehensive Care, leading improvement strategies, actively planning and implementing frameworks and governance structures to improve care and quality both patients and staff at Western Health. The ADONM will also be required to take responsibility for site/Divisional professional support in the absence of the Director of Nursing & Midwifery.

ABOUT US

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Nursing or Midwifery leadership role
• A sound understanding of the NSQHS standards, in particular Comprehensive Care
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills in a complex health care environment
• An ability to provide expert clinical knowledge and direction to ensure that clinical standards, policies and procedures promote a patient focussed model of care
• Demonstrated an ability to write clear, concise reports and have proficient EMR and Microsoft skills
• An ability to communicate across disciplines through all modes and confident presentation skills
• Experience in leading change, engaging with purpose and empowering others through a proven ability to manage stakeholder engagement
• The ability to meet deadlines and maintain sound and accurate records
  The role will work across all campuses of Western health and is a full time, fixed term position until 4th May 2025.