About the Opportunity

We currently have a great opportunity for an After Hours Nurse Manager to join the Broken Hill Health Service Management team. In the role you will be managing a vibrant, skilled, team of nurses and midwives to achieve exceptional health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable communities in NSW. You will be responsible for effective service delivery, culture and service improvements, sustainable access and collaboration in health care.

Working in a smaller, rural health facility will give you more autonomy and the opportunity to enhance your skills and progress your career. If you’re looking for a meaningful career change that comes with all the benefits of country living, then this is the position for you!

What We Can Offer You

Working for the Far West NSW LHD may come with the following benefits:

1 week extra paid leave every year

Isolation and climate allowance

Corporate membership to local gyms

Generous salary sacrificing and packaging

Car leases and free parking at all facilities

Support through advanced education and training

Annual innovation and staff excellence awards

A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing

About Broken Hill

Often referred to as the “Capital of the Outback”, Broken Hill is an iconic mining town in far west NSW full of spirit, history, diversity and character. It was Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage listed and has a bunch of natural and man-made attractions to explore from the Sculpture Symposium to the oldest regional gallery in NSW.

It really is a remote town like no other with a thriving night life as well as the fabulous annual Broken Heel Festival featuring performances from Australia’s best drag queens and showgirls. Far away from the light pollution of the big cities, Broken Hill is an ideal location for star gazing. It also has a number of lookouts that are perfect for indulging in spectacular sunsets over the vast, flat landscape.

With just a short 1hr15m flight from Adelaide, a 2hr45m flight from Melbourne or a 3hr15m flight from Sydney, Broken Hill provides a truly unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

Selection Criteria * Current Nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Appropriate qualifications in management from Post Graduate to tertiary (Masters level) with five years full time equivalent post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation, and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and professional goals through recognised change management processes.

Proven ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to work successfully with other professionals and disciplines in the management of health care services.

Broad clinical experience and operational management expertise at a senior level within a health care environment, including strategic planning, the development, implementation & evaluation of organisational Strategic & Business Plans and Project Management.

Demonstrated understanding of the role, function & funding of public hospital within the Australian and NSW Health Systems.

Current drivers license and ability and willingness to travel in rural and remote areas, including overnight stays.

About the Far West LHD

The is the westernmost LHD under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create "excellence in rural and remote healthcare". The key to our success is our diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

Be the difference. Change lives

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicholas Minns on Nicholas.Minns@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 28/4/2022