Health Service Manager - Grade 6 - Bourke

Nurse Manager / Health Services Manager- Grade 6

• Bourke, rural NSW
• Perm FT position - 38 hours per week
• Up to $147K pus super
• 35 bed facility with 15 being residential aged care plus emergency department

About the role:

Leadership, engagement and collaboration are at the heart of the Health Service Manager's role in Western NSW Local Health District.

You will coordinate the daily operations of a rural hospital, manage multidisciplinary care teams and maintain a visible role in the community. The Health Service Manager provides efficient and effective day to day operational leadership and management of facility services to enable delivery of high standards of care and services for patients and their families.

The Facility:

The Bourke Multipurpose Service (MPS) has 35 beds, 15 of which are residential aged care. The facility has 24-hour emergency care, acute and sub-acute/non-acute services including rehabilitation and palliative care, ante-natal and post-natal services, elective surgical services, ambulatory care, renal, outpatient and visiting specialist services and a range of primary and community health services including child and family health and mental health, drug and alcohol services.

About the area: Bourke, on the banks of the spectacular Darling River is situated 370 kilometres northwest of Dubbo, is close to the Queensland border. Bourke has a population of just under 2000 people with 38 per cent identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, making Bourke a unique and rewarding place to work.

What will I do on the weekend:

• Visit Mt Oxley - The sunsets at Mt Oxley are stunning with vibrant pinks and purples painting the sky. Mt Oxley showcases the abundance of wildlife in the region including wedge-tail eagles and wallabies.
• The Darling River Run - Take several days to explore the dynamic Darling River and enjoy the hospitality of the small outback towns and villages along the way.
• The Cultural Walk - This 45-minute leisurely walk delves into the rich history of the Aboriginal people; you'll learn about the land, water use and spiritual connection to the waterways that surround their community.
• Jandra Paddleboat - Experience the beautiful Darling River aboard the majestic Jandra Paddle Vessel. Enjoy one of the relaxing daily cruises
• Fred Hollw's grave
• Explore the vast floodplain and beautiful rivers of outback NSW near Bourke on a car tour of Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area. You'll enjoy great fishing and birdwatching
• Take a scenic flight and also look at the art museums

There is so much to do "out the back of Bourke".

A bit more about the role:

You will coordinate the daily operations of a rural hospital, manage multidisciplinary care teams and maintain a visible role in the community. Promoting efficient and effective day to day operations of facility services, you will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high standards of care and services for patients and their families.
You will demonstrate and champion Leadership, collaboration and innovation.

You will develop, monitor and evaluate allocation and utilisation of the facility workforce and resource utilisation, providing leadership to direct and support staff. Ongoing evaluation and management (including change management) of service needs in consultation with a multidisciplinary team, and the development of policies related to clinical services are also required.

Innovation and continuous improvement underpins this role.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated highly developed information technology, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with staff, conflict management and resolution, negotiation, persuasiveness and facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of policies and practices, including requirements of the National Safety & Quality Health Standards, and develop an environment which promotes continuous improvement in practice and services.
• Current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes.

To apply for this role please address your cover letter to Mardi Steven and attach your updated CV in word format