Cclhd - Director Of Nursing Mental Health Services

Description:

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 6
Remuneration: $3122.8 - $3172.8 Per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544846
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a skilled and visionary Director of Mental Health Nursing to join our Mental Health Executive team. This key leadership role will work closely with the Mental Health Core Executive and Nursing Leaders to ensure the highest standards of clinical governance, professional practice, and workforce development across the CCLHD Mental Health Service.
You will be responsible for driving the integration of contemporary care models, fostering a culture of professional excellence, and leading initiatives that support the ongoing development and education of the mental health nursing workforce. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of mental health services and contribute to a transformative approach to mental health care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that nursing services comply with regulatory requirements and professional standards, maintaining a focus on innovation and continuous improvementEnsure the establishment and maintenance of robust clinical governance frameworks, enhancing the safety, effectiveness, and professionalism of nursing practicesLead and drive the professional development of nursing staff, ensuring ongoing education, training, and research are aligned with industry standards and organisational goalChampion a culture of leadership, collaboration, and support, underpinned by the CORE values of CCLHDOversee the development and implementation of workforce strategies and plans that address current and future nursing workforce needs within the mental health serviceLead the resolution of industrial and workforce-related issues while fostering a positive and productive working environment
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
About You
You have a Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the National Nurses and Midwives Registration Board (AHPRA), with relevant post-graduate training or experience in clinical leadership or management within a mental health environmentExperience in mental health service design and workforce planning and developmentDemonstrated evidence of ability to coach and mentor others to effectively adapt to ongoing change and maximise their potential whilst delivering health service outcomeEvidence of extensive senior mental health management experience encompassing administration, human resource management and health service deliveryWhat We Offer Supportive Leadership and Project Team: Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment, all working together to achieve a successful and well-developed service.Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community, enriching health and well-being in countless ways every day.Additional Days Off: Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on full time positionsFull Salary Packaging: which means you save more tax.Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.You can even salary sacrifice relocation costs if you choose to move to the Central CoastDiscounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact David Duerden
Email: David.Duerden@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 4394 7507
Applications Close: Wednesday 26 March at 11:59pm 2025