MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Associate Director of Nursing / Operations Manager Maryborough

Permanent - Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight

Classification: To be negotiated

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020

This a great opportunity for a suitable individual to join the team at MDHS, working as the Operations Manager Maryborough. In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of day to day operations of the clinical services, along with undertaking designated portfolios, and any special projects as required.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to motivate staff
• Project management skills

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Nurses and Midwives EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Become an integral leader- Build, grow and lead the team at MDHS, embedding patient centred care and service excellence across the health service
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centred of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications / Experience

1.    Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

2.    Working towards or has completed a post graduate management qualification

Specialist Expertise

3.    Previous experience at a senior management level.

4.    Demonstrated understanding of Governance & Risk Management systems and processes

5.    Demonstrated knowledge of Clinical Governance.

6.    Experience in management of change process and development of new services

7.    Proficient in the use of PC Windows environment, data collection, analysis and trending

8.    Experience with The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) and aged care accreditation processes

9.    Broad knowledge of professional issues in Nursing and knowledge of rural challenges

10.  Manages and engages with stakeholders consistent with MDHS values of GREAT

11.  Knowledge of contemporary human resource management issues including workplace health and safety, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination.

12.  Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.

Personal Qualities

13.  Project management skills

14.  Strategic thinking and planning capabilities

15.  Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to motivate staff

For further information, please contact Wendy Giddings via wgiddings@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 54610 371.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 31st January 2021.

Applications are to include:

• Covering Letter
• Resume
• Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.