District Health Service Manager Reliever

Are you ready for an exciting career change? Are you looking for a new adventure?

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $124,247.61 - $126,553.90 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ181300

About the Opportunity

As the District Health Service Manager Reliever, you will get the opportunity to visit and work in 8 health facilities across Far West LHD including Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.  From the tiny 100 person town of White Cliffs, to the population of 1,600 that Balranald boasts (and everything in between!).  You will working and managing teams in a variety of clinical settings from primary health, sub –acute, acute and Emergency Departments and as the Triple Zero Response for NSW Ambulance in some communities.

In the role, you will be managing and working within integrated healthcare teams to deliver a high quality care and service to achieve patient outcomes and service improvements in a culturally responsive way. We are looking for an experienced clinician with leadership and management skills, with Emergency Department or Critical Care experience and ambulance training will be provided to the successful applicant.

If travelling around the beautiful Aussie Outback and the lush, green towns on the Murray River appeals to you, then this is the perfect job for you!

Watch this video to see it for yourself!

What We Can Offer You

Working for the Far West LHD may come with the following benefits:
• Free staff accommodation
• Paid travel time between sites
• Extra paid annual leave (dependant on location)
• Isolation and climate allowance
• Generous salary sacrificing and packaging
• Car leases & free parking at all facilities
• Support through advanced education and training
• Annual innovation and staff excellence awards 

Selection Criteria

1. Current Nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Appropriate qualifications in management from Post Graduate to tertiary (Masters level) with five years full time equivalent post qualification experience in the relevant field.
2. Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation, and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and professional goals through recognised change management processes.
3. Proven ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to work successfully with other professionals and disciplines in the management of health care services.
4. Broad clinical experience and operational management expertise at a senior level within a health care environment, including strategic planning, the development, implementation & evaluation of organisational Strategic & Business Plans and Project Management.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the role, function & funding of public hospital within the Australian and NSW Health Systems.
6. Current drivers license and ability and willingness to travel in rural and remote areas, including overnight stays 

About The Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District makes up the western-most District in NSW, sharing its borders with South Australia, Queensland and Victoria. Far West LHD provides primary care to an estimated resident population of 30,000, employing over 800 staff across 9 facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.  

To promote our vision of “excellence in rural and remote health”, Far West LHD upholds its CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

For role related queries or questions contact Denise McCallum, General Manager District Services on Denise.McCallum@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29/01/2021

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