Deputy Director Of Nursing

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Current Authority to Practise as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant post graduate qualifications in management. Current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes.
2. Demonstrated leadership skills and people management skills with the ability to empower, motivate and manage employees to achieve service and professional goals through recognised service improvements and using change management principles.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary professional and operational facility and service management and expertise at a senior level in the health environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate professional standards and competencies for staff.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage workforce requirements, including profile management, within industrial frameworks.
6. Demonstrated highly developed information technology, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with staff, conflict management and resolution, negotiation, persuasiveness and facilitation.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead the development of policies and practices, including requirements of the National Safety & Quality Health Standards, and develop an environment which promotes continuous improvement in practice and services.
8. Proven ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to work collaboratively with other professionals in the management of health care services.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Jenny Johnson on Jenny.Johnson4@health.nsw.gov.au on (02) 6809 6500. 

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process per Policy Directive PD2017_040. To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDApplicationSupport. 

Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles (permanent and temporary) in the near future.

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