Health Emergency Management Coordinator
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,030.56 - $130,582.09 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530328
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The District works with partner agencies to prepare, prevent, and recover from emergency situations and major incidents. The Health Emergency Management Coordinator supports the district to ensure a state of preparedness for the effective response to the hazard types identified in the NSW Health Incident Coordination Framework (PD2019_023). This has the potential to require a response under NSW HEALTHPLAN and NSW EMPLAN arrangements for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Situations may include adverse weather events/natural disasters, mass casualty events and major infrastructure disruptions.
A key function of this role is to ensure the Disaster Management Unit establishes good communication and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both within and external to NBMLHD. This role will provide support to the NBMLHD Nurse Manager Health Emergency Management in all activities across the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery spectrum in relation to emergency management. This includes including being on call after business hours, weekends, and public holidays.
We invite you to take this next step in your career with us. Apply Today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
What you will bring to the role:
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience in emergency management at a District level
- Demonstrated leadership within the workplace including the ability to form productive working relationships through high level communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, including a sound understanding of risk management, contingency and recovery planning
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of health care providers and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to professional practice development
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision maintaining involvement within the wider multidisciplinary team
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Alison Comerford on Alison.Comerford@health.nsw.gov.au
