Nurse Manager - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS)
West Moreton Health
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
The Nurse Manager provides expert clinical leadership and management capability within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS). The Nurse Manager positively influences the outcome of patient centred care through effective management skill, support and role modelling contemporary best practice and evidence, team building and guiding clinical care and service delivery.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated management experience including financial literacy and capability with an ability and commitment to deliver clinical services collaboratively integrating the broader multidisciplinary health care team in delivering high quality, cost effective, patient centred care.
Demonstrated expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in complex contemporary clinical practice, and evidence-based mental health service provision, in relation to adults diagnosed with severe mental illness.
Work collaboratively within a complex stakeholder and systemic framework with internal Queensland Health Services, and external government, non-government, and private health sector service providers to achieve the best outcomes for the client.
Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership, strategic direction, quality improvement and management to a multidisciplinary inpatient mental health setting.
Current Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 or working towards obtaining.
Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing would be desirable.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
About West Moreton Health
WMHHS services a population of approximately 252,000 people which is forecast to increase to an expected 593,000 people by 2036 (an increase of 136 per cent).
Services
WMHHS delivers health services across the continuum of care: preventative and primary health care services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health and mental health and specialised services (including Offender Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs). Services are provided by:
•Boonah Health Service
•Community Health Services
•Esk Health Service
•Gailes Community Care Unit
•Gatton Health Service
•Goodna Community Health
•Ipswich Hospital
•Ipswich Oral Health Clinic
•Ipswich Community Health Plaza
•Laidley Health Service
•The Park Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education.
West Moreton Hospital and Health Service has four core values:
•Really care
Every day we are proud of how we care for our patients, how we work together and how we deliver our work.
•You matter
We are part of the community we serve. What is important to our community is important to us. We respond to your feedback about our work, our attitude, the services we provide and the way we provide them.
•We deliver
Our patients, their families, our colleagues, our staff, our partners and our community can be confident in our people and our services. We honour our commitments.
•Be the best
We are here to make our patients’ healthcare experience the very best it can be. We aspire to realise our vision and be Your Partner in Healthcare Excellence.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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