State Manager - Primary Health Care Nursing
State Manager - Primary Health Care Nursing
Responsible for service delivery, health outcomes, education, representation, advocacy and operational efficiency of Primary Health Care nursing.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Nurse / Midwife
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Operational planning of Primary Health Care nursing function
- Manage state-wide PHC nursing resources
- Make a real difference to rural and remote primary health care!
Description
Applications are now invited for the role of State Manager – Primary Health Care Nursing. This role reports to the Executive General Manager Nursing & Clinical Services, and is a Permanent full-time opportunity - it is based preferably in Cairns.
The State Manager – Primary Health Care Nursing is responsible for service delivery, health outcomes, education, representation, advocacy, operational efficiency and financial performance of RFDS Primary Health Care (PHC) nursing services within the State of Queensland.
The role ensures strategic alignment between the Executive Leadership Team and the PHC nursing function of RFDS Queensland, whilst providing high-level direction, decision-making and leadership to Nurse Managers – Primary Health Care across the state. The role is responsible for PHC nursing operational planning and ensuring that these plans align to the strategic intent of the RFDS.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership, support and guidance to Nurse Managers – PHC to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of PHC nursing services
- Ensure bases are adequately resourced to deliver PHC nursing services by supporting Nurse Managers - PHC with workforce planning, management and recruitment of PHC nurses
- Work closely with Nurse Managers – PHC and collaboratively with the State PHC Lead to develop operational plans, policies and procedures that ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of PHC nursing services
- Develop operational plans that ensure PHC nursing education aligns with strategic direction, supporting contemporary, high quality nursing practice
- Ensure adequacy of clinical equipment and consumables such that PHC activities are supported
- Expand and enhance PHC nursing services, contributing to strategic direction and strategy development within the PHC stream
- Manage state-wide PHC nursing resources within approved budget
- Ensure Nurse Managers – PHC operate within approved budget.
- 5-7 years relevant experience as a Registered Nurse
- Masters level qualification or post graduate education in healthcare management or leadership (desirable)
- Well-developed management skills including demonstrated skills in leadership and decision making
- Ability to meet PHC nurse credentialing requirements and maintain own PHC clinical practice
- Demonstrated ability to lead change
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing practice in the PHC environment
- Knowledge of enterprise agreements and legislation applicable to PHC nursing
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning.
- Attractive remuneration package + Super + Salary packaging of $15,900; increasing your take home pay
- Cairns based (preferred)
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team
- Be an integral team member by supporting those who make a real impact to healthcare in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program
- Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts.
The RFDS is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS Queensland Section delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.
Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience highlighting your suitability for this opportunity.
For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au this role will close on 21st June 2021.
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history check and may be required to undergo a pre employment medical assessment. There is a requirement to travel in QLD for this role and a QLD drivers’ licence is essential.
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
