About us:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high-level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane.

The Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery is the single point of accountability for the professional leadership and direction of nursing services within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient centred care Nursing and Midwifery services that meets professional practice standards.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

• Lead significant strategic service developments and designated portfolios that incorporate innovative and evidence-based models of contemporary Nursing and Midwifery practice and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Medical Services and the Executive Director of Allied Health to implement of the CHHHS Clinical Governance Framework.
• Lead and manage direct reports to ensure compliance with clinical and corporate governance including legislation, policies and procedures and workplace health and safety.
• In consultation with finance, develop annual operating budgets including Minimum Obligatory Human Resource Information (MOHRI) targets for each department/service.
• Actively support the development and maintenance of robust relationships with internal and external partners to enhance Nursing and Midwifery workforce and practice standards.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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