Join our Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, leading the development of careers for our Indigenous Nurses and Midwives!
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Location Negotiable
Requisition ID: REQ569280
Closing Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025.
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
About the Role:
In this newly created position, the Nurse Manager will be responsible for working with Aboriginal nurses and midwives to support their work, both culturally and professionally. You will develop programs and initiatives that will uplift Indigenous staff to develop their career and provide leadership from a cultural perspective. A true change agent, your ability to translate Aboriginal culture to non-indigenous people will enable you to provide expert appraisal to HNELHD executive, management, and other stakeholders.
You won’t be working alone. You will be provided with a comprehensive orientation to the Nursing and Midwifery directorate and will connect closely with the District Manager Aboriginal Employment. You will also be supported by multiple local Aboriginal networks throughout our district.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
- Demonstrated lived experience of identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander registered nurse or midwife and use that experience to provide cultural support to others.
- High level communication skills, across written and verbal forms.
- An ability to engage with people across disciplines and cultures
- A high level of resilience, and ability to advocate for Aboriginal culture; including highlighting systemic racism.
- Experience supporting non-indigenous and Aboriginal people to learn about Aboriginal culture.
What we can offer you:
- The position is located on Country and will travel across other lands. Whether you are looking for a local opportunity or wanting to return to Country, we welcome applications from people located anywhere within our local health district
- This position is part of a larger team that operates with the priority of improving health access, outcomes, and services for Aboriginal people
- If you are currently studying, support is provided to ensure that you complete the desired tertiary qualifications for employment opportunities
- There is a strong Aboriginal network and support structure to ensure cultural safety and sensitivity whilst working in a large organisation
Requirements:
- This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under section 14d of the anti-discrimination act 1977.
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive within NSW and be willing to travel between locations.
- Completion of post-graduate qualifications in Nursing Leadership, Change Management and/ or Education
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant field
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role-related queries or questions contact Justin Galvin on Justin.Galvin@health.nsw.gov.au or 0428 117 671.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
