Deputy Director of Nursing

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Current Authority to Practise as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Extensive relevant post registration nursing experience 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 nursing management, including incorporating emerging trends with the nursing profession and expertise at a senior level in the health environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate professional standards and competence of nursing staff. 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.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage nursing and midwifery workforce requirements, including profile management, within industrial frameworks.
6. Demonstrated highly developed information technology, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to represent nurses, 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.
8. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the recruitment processes including utilising an electronic recruitment system.

Need more information?

• Candidate Information Pack which includes the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Cathy Marshall on Cathy.Marshall1@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 5300

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

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. 

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Stepping Up website aims to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDSteppingUp. 

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.

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