Position Overview

Duties

Under limited direction, the ADOM is responsible for providing high level nursing leadership to support the day-to-day operations to contribute to strategic directions of the Women and Children Division.

This role provides:

1. High level nursing leadership which enables the effective coordination and provision of safe patient centred care.
2. Clinical expertise through the application of evidence-based practices in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in compliance with NSQHS standards.
3. Efficient resource management across Women and Children Division Midwifery and Nursing teams ensuring patient care and safety is maximised and inpatient KPIs are achieved.
4. Delivery against the endorsed business plan objectives and operational targets that are aligned with Women and Children Division KPIs and relevant Models of Care.
5. High level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and utilise effective team building techniques to mentor, support and promote harmonious staff relationships within the Women and Children Division.
6. Active involvement in clinical governance systems and processes through quality activities, program and process evaluation, outcomes measurement and membership of committees and working parties.
7. Facilitates the implementation of Workforce Diversity, Workplace Health and Safety, Industrial Democracy principles and practices and demonstrates a commitment to the values of North Canberra Hospital.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of North Canberra Hospital.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide high level leadership including operational processes relevant to Women and Children Division service provision within a complex and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary approaches to maternity and gynaecology care guided by best practice.
• Manage personnel, professional and performance matters relating to the midwifery workforce in consultation with the Director, Women and Children, and Human Resources.
• Facilitate the evaluation and development of policies and processes to ensure effective, efficient patient care in line with evidenced based best practice.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the demonstrated ability to manage complex and sensitive issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and develop strong relationships and network.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant Registered Midwife or dual Registered Nurse/Midwife qualifications and a minimum of 5 plus years’ experience working in maternity and/or gynaecology.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards Post Graduate qualifications in nursing, health management, or a related field.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:.

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven expert and relevant clinical knowledge including a demonstrated ability to provide high-quality Midwifery.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
3. Proven ability to work with and lead diverse teams and external parties in a consultative, collaborative, and influential manner.
4. Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health, and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work Environment Description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.