Deputy Director of Nursing and Operations

Deputy Director of Nursing and Operations

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 26/10/2025 Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 7 Remuneration : $170,723.06 - $173,269.38 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ525991 Applications Close: Sunday, 27 October 2024 Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations - Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick Join Our Leadership Team - Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations Temporary Fulltime Prince of Wales Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Executive team as the Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations. In this pivotal role, you will bring your extensive knowledge and leadership to oversee the operational management of services within our Operations Centre,





driving key strategies around access, demand, patient flow, nursing staff allocation, and after-hours management. Key Responsibilities: Executive leadership within the Operations Centre Directing daily operational activities Managing nursing staff allocation and patient flow Ensuring clinical services are delivered within resources Leading the development and delivery of annual business plans Improving workplace culture and performance This is your opportunity to make a real impact, working alongside senior managers to implement organisation-wide initiatives and local projects, whilst working in an environment with a reputation for delivering person-centred approaches to healthcare. Where you'll be working Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units.





POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings,





impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community. What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership,





and supporting innovative practices. The nursing vision for Prince of Wales Hospital is ‘Transforming Person-Centred Care Together’. This approach to all nursing practices ensures we collaborate together on all aspects of healthcare, inclusive of staff, placing the person at the centre of shared decision making underpinned by respect, mutual understanding and facilitated choice. As the Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations you will utilise your extensive experience and/or qualifications as a member of the Prince of Wales Hospitals (POWH) Executive and work in partnership with other senior managers across the facility.





The role provides executive leadership in directing the operational management of services within the Operations Centre including the daily operational activities of managing access and demand, patient flow strategies, nursing staff allocation and after-hours management across POWH. The role is responsible for the delivery of clinical services within allocated resources, ensuring that service activity is consistent with POWH business plans, performance targets and clinical standards The Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations will work closely with the POWH Executive and will actively contribute to the overall leadership and management within the Operations Centre and Central Equipment Store and will be responsible for the development and delivery of the annual business plan, inclusive of implementing organisation-wide initiatives and delivering local improvements and projects that improve performance,





workplace culture and organisational reputation. The Deputy Director of Nursing & Operations will be responsible for the professional development, education and research of nurses and support staff within the Operations Centre and Central Equipment Store. The role will work in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and have an organizational role in driving nursing related professional strategy/ initiatives in line with Professional Nursing Plans at both the facility and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) level whilst fostering an environment that promotes personal and professional development. You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential,





focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice. What we offer: A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing Orientation and supported transition into your new role Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners Development pathways that are aimed at career progression Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses $2.6k meal & entertainment novated leasing Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Discounted Private Health Insurance. Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches,





restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in wellbeing, education and teaching. Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Holds or is completing tertiary management qualifications relevant to the role, and demonstrated evidence of recent professional development and experience to further enhance leadership and management competencies. Demonstrated experience and competencies in organisational patient flow, workforce, change management and achievements of measurable outcomes. Demonstrated broad clinical, operational and strategic experience at a senior level within a complex health care environment, with an ability to function as part of a senior management team working successfully with other professional and disciplines in the management of health care services. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and negotiation skills with an aptitude to utilize relevant information technology platforms and ability to provide clear and concise business plans and reports. Demonstrated extensive experience in human resources and financial management within a complex health care service. Demonstrated in depth knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead staff to achieve service and clinical outcomes. Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, National and International trends impacting on the Nursing Workforce and the delivery of safe and compassionate clinical practice. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Karen Tuqiri on Karen.Tuqirihealth.nsw.gov.au Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEHhealth.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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