Executive Director Nursing And Midwifery Services

Executive DIrector Nursing and Midwifery Services

The position provides the highest level of advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Board on all matters in relation to nursing and midwifery and is accountable for the governance of the nursing/midwifery professional practice framework. It is responsible for ensuring a professional reporting/supervision framework is in place for all nursing and midwifery employees across MSH.

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Position status

Position status Permanent

Position type

Position type Flexible full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Health - Nursing

Classification

Classification Nurse Grade 13 (2)

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Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/MS

Closing date 24-Jun-2024

Salary Other

Salary Other $249,849 per annum

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Metro South Health (MSH) is seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services (EDNMS) to lead professional excellence across the service. In this highly influential role, you will not only ensure the highest standards of care through the nursing and midwifery workforce, you will also play a key role in contributing to the professional landscape in MSH, Queensland Health and beyond.

This pivotal role provides high-level advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Board on all matters related to nursing and midwifery, ensuring a robust governance framework, and maintaining professional standards for over 8,000 nursing and midwifery staff.

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim. We operate five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty and state-wide healthcare services. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence.

We are truly dedicated people who care about our community. We come to work to make a difference. We save lives, changes lives and make the world a better place. We overcome the many challenges that come our way by going above and beyond and achieve the best possible outcomes by working together. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation and family responsibilities to apply.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community.

We are part of and proud of the community we serve. We are better together.

Join us at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

About the Role

The Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery Services is a key member of the MSH executive team, responsible for strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight. The appointee will ensure the professional practice framework supports high standards of safety, quality, and functionality, enhancing patient care and organisational excellence. The Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing and midwifery services across MSH, overseeing governance, innovation, education, workforce development, research, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Additionally, the EDNMS will play a leadership role in the ongoing development of the nursing and midwifery profession beyond the bounds of MSH, contributing to workforce and professional development strategies at a State, National and International level.

The EDNMS ensures compliance with WHS and industrial relations legislation and managing financial and human resources effectively. The appointee will foster relationships with senior stakeholders, government departments, and external partners, implementing robust governance systems to enhance service delivery and professional practice. Additionally, this role will drive strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives, leading the development and execution of nursing and midwifery strategic plans aligned with MSH priorities.

About You

You are a highly experienced leader with:

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within a large healthcare organisation, with expertise in nursing and midwifery.
• Strong capabilities in strategic planning, financial management, and governance.
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships and foster organizational growth.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a focus on team leadership and high-performance culture.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS, industrial relations, and professional standards.
• A commitment to professional excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• A track record of enabling, or personally leading research in relevant areas.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and a client-focused approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to delegate and monitor work effectively.
• Strong initiative, resilience, and the ability to influence and inspire others.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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