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.

After Hours Coordinator – Dunolly Nursing Home

Permanent Part Time – 40 hours per fortnight

Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 5 (ZC5).

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but dynamic leadership team and an amazing career opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with sound clinical skills, wishing to step up into a leadership role to work as an After Hours Coordinator, in a permanent part time position! You will assist in changing the healthcare story with the local rural community and be a part of the process as we build a wonderful new hospital.  Whether you are wishing to take a step in pursuit of higher level management or purely wanting to lead, mentor and impart your industry and professional knowledge to aspiring healthcare staff, this position provides a challenge and is an integral role at our MDHS Dunolly campus.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Dynamic individual with leadership qualities to lead our MDHS team after hours.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to facilitate and manage change within a large complex healthcare organisation.
• Positive, motivated and committed approach

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 EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• 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

Essential

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Relevant Post-Graduate qualifications in Gerontology and/or working towards Management
  or undertaking current studies is desirable.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated advanced clinical nursing skills with relevant experience in the clinical speciality
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership and management competencies.
• Experience in management of change process and development of new services.
• Manages and engages with stakeholders consistent with MDHS values of GREAT
• Knowledge of contemporary Human Resources management issues including workplace health and safety, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination.
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.
• High level computer skills; Residential Aged Care IT Systems and Microsoft Office© Suite.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, coordination and organisational skills

For further information, please contact Donna Bell via dbell@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5468 2902.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5th May 2024.

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. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.