Executive Director Of Nursing And Midwifery

Description:

This position of Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery – North will be at the centre of the advancements occurring at Launceston General Hospital. Launceston General Hospital has a significant Master Plan for infrastructure over the next 10 years and is currently participating in Excellence Together focusing on the values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

As a member of Hospitals North Executive, play a key role in setting the strategic direction which enhances North patient care capability and the viability and reputation of the Hospital as a tertiary teaching facility.

Provide leadership in achieving and upholding Hospitals North strategic plan objectives through the effective management of service innovation, redesign and organisational development.

Provide leadership for standards of nursing care within Hospitals North, professional governance for nurses, and professional nursing issues, and provide high level strategic advice to the Chief Executive Hospitals North/North West regarding the provision of nursing services in the North.

Provide leadership in implementing the Agency care reform strategy to ensure services and resources are aligned to patient/client needs, in line with Statewide developments.

Permanent, full time, day work, position working 76 hours per fortnight. Start date will be negotiated with successful applicant

• notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.