Clinical Service Manager

Lead exceptional healthcare at Inverell Hospital as Clinical Services Manager, driving collaboration and innovation in a dynamic rural setting.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Inverell | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi Country
Requisition ID: REQ540206
Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals  
  
  
  

About the role: 

The Clinical Services Manager plays a critical role in supporting the management team at Inverell Hospital, working alongside Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, and the Health Service Manager. This position focuses on overseeing Quality and Work Health and Safety initiatives and assisting with clinical recruitment, as well as the implementation of clinical programs and projects across the facility. The goal is to support clinical teams in delivering safe, effective, and efficient healthcare to the local community.

This dynamic role requires a proactive and collaborative approach within a diverse team, as well as strong organisational and time management skills. The Clinical Services Manager will also need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage a variety of tasks across different teams. The position, which is part of the nursing administration team, reports directly to the Health Service Manager. The role is supported by both the Health Service Manager and Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers, with additional guidance from Quality Managers and the Work Health Safety Coordinator. Training and clinical supervision will be provided to support staff development.


Where you’ll be working:

Inverell, known as Australia’s Sapphire City, is a historic town on the Macintyre River, famous for its gemstone hunting at Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park and other local sites. The town offers charming boutiques, coffee shops, and scenic countryside drives, with easy access to flights from Inverell airport, including 1-hour flights to Brisbane and regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne.

Inverell Hospital is a vital and bustling Rural District Hospital that provides a wide range of essential healthcare services to the local community. The hospital is equipped with key departments, including the Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity Services, and Surgical Services, all of which are integral to delivering comprehensive care to patients. The hospital serves as an important healthcare hub, offering specialised services to address the diverse needs of rural populations. A dynamic and dedicated workforce supports the operations of the hospital, with professionals such as Nursing Students, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Midwives working together to provide high-quality care.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current registration (or eligible for same) with AHPRA.

Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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