Clinical Nurse Manager
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 04 March 2020
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2
Salary: $122,360 plus superannuation
Position No: 23971 - 01O8Q
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 February 2020
Contact Officer: Alison Moore on
alison.moore@act.gov.au
or
02 5124 7395
Details: Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - a catchment of approximately 400,000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.
CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:
- The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.
- University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.
- Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.
- Six community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health services to people of all ages.
- A range of community based health services including Early Childhood Services, Youth and Women’s Health, Dental Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services.
Overview of the work area and position:
The Paediatric and Adolescent Clinical Nurse Manager position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and clinical governance of the Paediatric and Adolescent Services.
The Division of Women, Youth and Children (WYC) offers a range of primary, secondary and tertiary services across the acute and community-based sectors. The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children (CHWC) is a tertiary centre providing specialised paediatric and neonatology services for the ACT and surrounding regional areas.
The Department of Paediatrics provides general medical and surgical paediatric inpatient and outpatient services including limited subspecialty. Inpatient services include a general paediatric unit, a designated adolescent unit and a high care unit for the care of high acuity patients. Outpatient services include a medical day procedure unit, day surgical unit and outpatient services. The unit is part of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
As Clinical Nurse Manager you will be leading an exceptional team of Paediatric and Adolescent nurses in the Paediatric Medical and Adolescent Wards, who are passionate about striving to improve outcomes for all patients and their families. The CHWC is currently in the process of undertaking expansion works which includes an Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AdMHU) and an Outpatient Unit due for completion in 2021. The AdMHU inpatient Unit will be integrated with the current Adolescent Ward.
In this position you will contribute to the planning, design and build of this Unit while leading the paediatric nursing staff with managing cultural and organisational change. This includes contributing to the development of a workforce strategy to meet the requirements of this new Unit.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing (Paediatrics and Neonatology) the Clinical Nurse Manager will provide nursing leadership and support staff of the Paediatric Medical and Adolescent Wards to achieve excellence in clinical practice, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and consumers.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Mandatory:
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
- Extensive clinical experience in the relevant field.
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualification in Paediatric Nursing,
- Post graduate qualification in Adolescent or Adult Mental Health Nursing,
- Post graduate qualification in management and/or leadership.
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Comply with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy, (OMU).
- Undergo pre-employment National Police check.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension.
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Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services