SCHN-Nurse Manager Research (NM4) - Nursing Research Unit
Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 4
Remuneration: 147420.11 - 150008.17 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544770
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
- The project is a NSW Health funded Nursing Midwifery Strategy Reserve (NMSR) Project that is aligned with Future directions for health in NSW: towards 2025 / NSW Government
- Health Workforce Plan 2022–2032: to build greater flexibility and responsiveness into our workforce
- NSW Health Workforce Plan 2022-2032 Support the existing workforce.
- SCHN Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027: Transforming health care for children and young people
This initiative will provide a structure to support CNCs in fulfilling their advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, leadership qualities, collaborative abilities, and a commitment to professional development
The activities of this initiative include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Review current literature and previous key research completed that support the premise of this initiative.
- Engagement with relevant key stakeholders to determine the development framework and identify structures and processes required for implementation and evaluation.
- Development and pilot implementation of a CNC Mentoring Program to provide opportunities to share learning, mentoring others, developing professional relationships, and participating in alternative team environments.
- Develop and pilot a suite of development opportunities and tools that allow for tailored learning based on the 70/20/10 rule of development (Experiential/Peer-to-Peer/Formal Education)
- Review and contemporise evaluation tools to support ongoing development of CNCs into the future.
- Explore the scalability of the program to other LHDs, particularly those with paediatric services.
- Registered nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate qualification and/or demonstrated experience in health services management or project management or working towards.
- Demonstrated understanding of current directions in nursing professional matters and demonstrated ability to lead and influence organisational change.
- Demonstrated experience in successful project management from inception through to evaluation and completion, including human resource, financial and risk management and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate associated evidence-based policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated high level of mastery in interpersonal skills, communication, negotiation and decision- making skills with a diverse range of stakeholders to meet organisational priorities.
- Proven higher order thinking, planning and delivery against objectives using conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to resolve competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Marilyn Cruickshank on Marilyn.Cruickshank@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 17/01/2025
