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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NURSING & MIDWIFERY LIMESTONE COAST LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
Limestone Coast Local Health Network 4
Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery 8
Employment Terms & Conditions 11
How to Apply 13
Living in Mount Gambier 15
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Experienced Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery • Strategic Transformational and Innovative leader • Passionate about rural healthcare provision • Focus on contemporary models of care and sustainable workforce
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is part of SA Health and covers the areas including the towns and surrounds of Millicent, Naracoorte, Kingston SE, Penola, Mount Gambier, Keith and Bordertown, extending to the Victorian border. LCLHN provide services including accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community-based health services and residential aged care services.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network are now seeking an experienced Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery to provide strategic, transformational and innovative leadership, governance, and direction for the Regional Local Health Network and provide a key support role for the Chief Executive Officer by ensuring the operational services function as a highly effective component of the organisation producing a high degree of confidence in the service delivery.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse / midwife executive leader, with a passion for rural health care provision to live and work in a wonderful region of South Australia. Mount Gambier lies halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne and strikes the ideal balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small town, between cultural progress and tradition and between modern conveniences and the preservation of natural beauty.
The focus of this role is to deliver the highest quality of care through the development and implementation of frameworks and systems within which nursing and midwifery employees practice and on monitoring and evaluating clinical practice and service delivery standards. The LCLHN has close to 450 beds, including 231 Aged Care beds approximately 443 nursing and midwifery staff and a budget of approximately $160 million.
To be a strong candidate for the role you will have:
• Significant experience in nursing leadership and healthcare management • Be recognised as a strategic, contemporary and transformative nursing leader who can contribute to the overall leadership of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network • Experience in leading successful change and developing models of service delivery across the continuum of care including acute, community and mental health • A passion to live as part of, and contribute to, a vibrant community in a thriving rural city.
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LIMESTONE COAST LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
Integrity, Respect and Accountability
Residents within the Limestone Coast Local Health Network have access to a wide range of health care services. The Limestone Coast region covers a large geographical area which consists of the Upper and Lower South East and extends all the way to the Victorian border.
Services provided within the South East region include: • Accident and emergency • Day and inpatient surgery • Aboriginal Health • Obstetric Services • Community Health • Aged care services • Mental Health • Renal Dialysis
Limestone Coast Local Health Network have Health facilities located within Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola.
The health units within the Limestone Coast LHN have dedicated and experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care.
Limestone Coast Local Health Network Board
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network governing board is responsible and accountable to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing for local decision making. The role of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network governing board includes setting strategies and priorities for health services in the region, as well as ensuring the Limestone Coast Local Health Network achieves the performance indicators in its Service Agreement.
The board includes:
• Grant King (Chair) • Glenn Brown • Lindy Cook • John Irving • Dr Anne Johnson • Dr Andrew Saies
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Mount Gambier and District Health Services
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. Mount Gambier and Districts Health Services provide acute services ranging from in-hospital care by local general practitioners to specialist surgical, obstetric, paediatric and anaesthetic services delivered by medical consultants.
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service include:
• Maternity / Obstetrics • Medical and surgical hospital services • Mental health services • Stroke services • Country health connect.
Bordertown Memorial Hospital
Bordertown Memorial Hospital provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults and children by local general practitioners to outpatients and aged care beds.
Kingston Multi-Purpose Site
Kingston Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital provides acute services ranging from in- hospital care for adults and children by local general practitioners to outpatients and aged care beds.
Millicent And Districts Hospital and Health Service
Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service provides the community with access to acute services which includes, but is not limited to:
• inpatient admissions including paediatric, medical, step down and mental health services. • Outpatient care, including infusion and transfusion services. • Surgical services, including day surgery and overnight as required. • Surgical specialities offered include general surgery, endoscopy and gastroscopy, gynaecology, urology, oral and maxillofacial, breast and endocrine, dental and minor procedures.
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Naracoorte Health Service
Naracoorte Health Service is part of the Upper Southeast Health Services. Our facility includes 39 public beds, six-day surgery beds, two operating theatres, same day and overnight stay, specialist consulting rooms, youth health, plus a residential aged care unit in Moreton Bay House that accommodates 11 State-funded aged care beds and 30 Commonwealth aged care beds.
Penola Multi-Purpose Site
The Penola War Memorial Hospital is part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. Our hospital offers a 24-hour accident and emergency service, six beds for medical, post-surgical, convalescent, rehabilitation, palliative care, and Transitional Care Packages. The hospital also manages the Penola Medical Clinic, community nursing and in-home support programs. Services for outpatients include medical, nursing and allied health services.
Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Services include: • 24-hour emergency assistance • South East Community Mental Health Services • Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health • Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Country Health Connect
Country Health Connect offers a wide range of in-home and community-based services to older people, people living with disability, children and carers across regional South Australia. Country Health Connect is a registered South Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.
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SA HEALTH
Mission
To lead and deliver a comprehensive and sustainable health system that aims to ensure healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians. We will achieve our objectives by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people.
SA Health is committed to a health system that produces positive health outcomes by focusing on health promotion, illness prevention and early intervention. We will work with other government agencies and the community to address the environmental, socio economic, biological and behavioural determinants of health, and to achieve equitable health outcomes for all South Australians.
SA Health Values
We are committed to the values of integrity, respect and accountability. We value care, excellence, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in health care provision and health outcomes. We demonstrate our values in our interactions with others in SA Health, the community and those for whom we care.
Code of Ethics
As a public sector employee, you have a responsibility to maintain ethical behaviour and professional integrity standards. It is expected that you act in accordance with the Code of Ethics, and contribute to a culture of integrity within SA Health.
The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector provides an ethical framework for the public sector and applies to all public service employees:
• Democratic Values - Helping the government, under the law to serve the people of South Australia. • Service, Respect and Courtesy - Serving the people of South Australia. • Honesty and Integrity- Acting at all times in such a way as to uphold the public trust.
• Accountability- Holding ourselves accountable for everything we do. • Professional Conduct Standards- Exhibiting the highest standards of professional conduct.
The Code recognises that some public sector employees are also bound by codes of conduct relevant to their profession.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
POSITION PURPOSE
The Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery (EDN&M) is a critical leadership role, accountable to the Chief Executive Officer of the Local Health Network. The role will provides intellectual and strategic planning leadership, and promotes inter-professional collaborative practices across disciplines to ensure effective team based patient focused care. The EDN&M provides a key support role to the Chief Executive Officer by ensuring the operational services function as a highly effective component of the organisation producing a high degree of confidence in the service delivery. This includes ensuring effective resource utilisation through the optimal management of resources against financial and activity performance indicators.
KEY RESULT AREAS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The ED N&M will be responsible for the following key areas:
• Leadership and Culture • Quality, Risk and Safety • Direct/Indirect Patient/Client Care • Policy Development • Management of Health Service Systems • Nursing and Management Learning • Research • Professional Leadership
View the full Key Result Areas and Responsibilities in the Role Description.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery will demonstrate experience in the following criteria:
1. Five years post registration experience as a Nurse/Midwife. 2. Experience in the implementation of new systems and introduction of significant change. 3. Substantial senior experience/responsibility in management including personnel, finance and strategic planning and leadership. 4. Demonstrated experience in innovative service delivery and in effecting change in the workplace to achieve agreed outcomes. 5. Demonstrated experience in ensuring safety and quality accreditation standards are met and maintained.
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge include:
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1. Recent experience in application of information technology in the health care environment. 2. Demonstrated ability to achieve and maintain sound employee relations. 3. Extensive executive management in the health care field. 4. Broad understanding of State and local political, legal and socio-economic environments and their impact upon the management of a hospital.
View the full Knowledge, Skills and Experience in the Role Description.
QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Relevant post graduate tertiary qualifications are desirable.
CHALLENGES
Major challenges currently associated with the role include:
• Providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing/midwifery and other services within the scope of role. • Provides high level advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer, leadership team and SA Health as required on professional Nursing and Midwifery policy issues. • Accountable for human, financial and material resources within scope of the role and promoting a culture of due diligence. • Building a culture of quality and safety that is patient/client centred. • Leading innovation and change management to address emerging service and workforce needs within span of control. • Leading innovative workforce planning, attraction, and retention to ensure that resources are available to meet the service demands of the community.
REPORTING & KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery directly reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the management of Directors Nursing and Midwifery / Executive Officer within the l Local Health Network. The Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery is a key support role for the Chief Executive Officer and provides a timely response to operational matters across the services.
The Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery is an integral member of the Local Health Network leadership team and as such is charged with the responsibility of setting the direction and achieving the goals of the LCLHN.
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KEY DATA
Staffing Total FTE for the LCLHN: 984 Total Nursing & Midwifery FTE: 443
Annual Budget $160 million
Service Location Mount Gambier & Districts Health Services
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EMPLOYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
REMUNERATION $200,384.72 per annum Total Indicative Remuneration Package
CLASSIFICATION Level 6 – RN/M 6.6
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROBITY CHECKS
Information on a person’s suitability for appointment is obtained for all appointments. Potential appointees will be asked whether there are any reasons why they should not be appointed such as: Information on a person’s criminal history and other associated probity checks will be sought from those candidates whose application has progressed to shortlisting for interview.
Applicants unsure about the definition of disclosable criminal convictions or status of any criminal conviction may wish to seek legal advice in responding to the probity check questions. (A ‘disclosable’ conviction is one that is recorded by the court and has not been rehabilitated or spent under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 and, in the case of Commonwealth convictions, the Crimes Act 1914 (Commonwealth), and does not breach the confidentiality provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.)
It is mandatory that no person, whether or not currently working in SA Health, will be eligible for appointment to a position in SA Health unless they have obtained a satisfactory Background Screening and National Criminal History Clearance.
Prescribed Positions under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 must obtain a satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC) through the Screening and Licensing Unit, Department for Human Services (DHS).
Approved Aged Care Provider Positions as defined under the Accountability Principles 1998 made in pursuant to the Aged Care Act 2007 (Cth) must obtain a satisfactory National Police Certificate (NPC) through the South Australian Police confirming the clearance is for the purpose of employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
Risk-Assessed roles under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening Rules 2018) must obtain a satisfactory NDIS Working Screening Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit.
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National Police Certificates must be renewed every 3 years thereafter from date of issue.
Working With Children Checks must be renewed every 5 years thereafter from date of issue.
Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees.
The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident.
Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements (see role description). There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
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HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th July 2021. The reference number to include in your application is H21_3699.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Principal Consultant, Liz Hlipala
M: +61 (0)401 122 301 E: [email protected]
Please submit application documentation to Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado
T: +61 (0)468 301 310 E: [email protected]
It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.
Your application must include:
1. Completed HG Application Form 2. Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant; 3. A written response addressing the key selection criteria, found on page 8; and 4. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae
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REFEREES
You will need to provide details of three (3) professional referees. To do so, complete the relevant fields in the Candidate Profile. You should carefully consider who you select to approach to provide reference advice. Your current manager must be included. It is customary for referee reports to be requested after interview and if you are the preferred candidate, your permission will be requested prior to contacting your referees.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
HG complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), all applications are treated by HG in strict confidence, however in submitting an application you are extending permission to share your application with the Selection Panel.
Personal Information will be used to assess your suitability for appointment to this Positions Health Services. As part of the selection process, personal information will be dealt with in accordance with HG’s Privacy Policy and the Information Privacy Act 2009.
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LIVING IN MOUNT GAMBIER
Mount Gambier is home to the Blue Lake, craters, caves, sinkholes, underground waterways, beautiful gardens, combined with wineries, markets, galleries, festivals and events, fresh local produce, and food. Experience the best of the country, while enjoying all the facilities of a thriving cosmopolitan city, with great shopping, award winning restaurants, and world class natural attractions.
Mount Gambier lies halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne and strikes the ideal balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small town, between cultural progress and tradition and between modern conveniences and the preservation of natural beauty.
The City has a population of 26,000 and also services the surrounding towns and districts. Mount Gambier enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate; it is between 40-75 metres above sea level. The volcano’s crater rim is 190 metres and the surface of The Blue Lake 12 metres above sea level. The annual rainfall is between 450mm-820mm per year.
Mount Gambier is 436kms from Adelaide and 441kms from Melbourne and is the centre for a large transport industry resulting from its central location, between Melbourne and Adelaide.
There are regular return flights that are available between Mount Gambier and Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Melbourne from the Mount Gambier Regional Airport.
Read more about Mount Gambier
Useful Links:
https://www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/ https://discovermountgambier.com.au/
Useful Podcasts: Podcast 1: Director of Mental Health, Pauline Beach chats about how her family get involved with the community and the activities on offer in Mount Gambier. Podcast 2: Sophie explains the team support and the broad practical experiences she has had while enjoying the community in Mount Gambier and the region’s offerings
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ROLE DESCRIPTION
Role Title: Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery Classification Code: Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 6 – RN/M6.6 LHN/ HN/ SAAS/ DHA: Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) Hospital/ Service/ Cluster Division: Department/Section / Unit/ Ward: Executive Offices Role reports to: Chief Executive Officer, Local Health Network Role Created/ Reviewed Date: DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) Criminal History Clearance NDIS Worker Check Requirements: NPC – Unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Immunisation Risk Category Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) Category C (minimal patient contact)
ROLE CONTEXT
Primary Objective(s) of role:
The Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery (EDN&M) is a critical leadership role, accountable to the Chief Executive Officer of the Local Health Network.
The two primary component of the role are: 1. To provide strategic, transformational & innovative leadership, governance, and direction for the Regional Local Health Network. The focus of this component of the role is to deliver the highest quality of care. This will be through development and implementation of frameworks and systems within which Nursing/Midwifery employees practice, and on monitoring and evaluating clinical practice and service delivery standards. 2. Provide a key support role for the Chief Executive Officer by ensuring the operational services function as a highly effective component of the organisation producing a high degree of confidence in the service delivery.
The EDN&M is an integral member of the Local Health Network leadership team, and as such, is charged with responsibility of setting the direction and achieving the goals of the Regional Local Health Network.
The key accountabilities and scope of Level 6.6 is outlined in the section: Key Result Areas and Responsibilities.
Direct Reports:
> Responsible for the line management of Directors Nursing and Midwifery / Executive Officer in the Local Health Network. > Responsible for the management of Registered Nurses level 4 and above in the Local Health Network. > Responsible to the Chief Executive Officer, Local Health Network.
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Key Relationships/ Interactions:
Internal > The Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery is a member of the Local Health Network leadership team. > Works closely with executive and senior clinical and management personnel and disciplines including medical, allied health, scientific and technical services. > Responsible for the management of Directors Nursing and Midwifery / Executive Officer within the l Local Health Network. > Close working relationships with senior officers in SA Health, including the Chief Nurse and Midwifery, SA Health, other Local Health Network Executive Directors of Nursing and Midwifery and other Government agencies.
External > Maintains relationships with non-government organisations/government organisations, including Universities and training organisations. > Liaises regularly with unions and staff bodies and with other relevant external agencies. > Liaise and maintain a relationship with the Nurses Board and relevant associations (such as AHPRA and Royal College of Nursing).
Challenges associated with Role:
> Providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing/midwifery and other services within the scope of role. > Provides high level advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer, leadership team and SA Health as required on professional Nursing and Midwifery policy issues. > Accountable for human, financial and material resources within scope of the role and promoting a culture of due diligence. > Building a culture of quality and safety that is patient/client centred. > Leading innovation and change management to address emerging service and workforce needs within span of control.
Delegations:
> As per the LHN Human Resource Delegations and Authorisations and the LHN Financial Delegations.
Resilience:
SA Health employees persevere to achieve goals, stay calm under pressure and are open to feedback.
Performance Development
The incumbent will be required to participate in the organisation’s Performance Review & Development Program which will include a regular review of the incumbent’s performance against the responsibilities and key result areas associated with their position and a requirement to demonstrate appropriate behaviours which reflect a commitment to SA Health values and strategic directions.
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Managers and staff are required to work in accordance with the Code of Ethics for South Australian Public Sector, Directives, Determinations and Guidelines, and legislative requirements including but not limited to: • Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and when relevant WHS Defined Officers must meet due diligence requirements. • Return to Work Act 2014 (SA), facilitating the recovery, maintenance or early return to work of employees with work related injury / illness. • Meet immunisation requirements as outlined by the Immunisation Guidelines for Health Care Workers in South Australia Policy Directive. • Equal Employment Opportunities (including prevention of bullying, harassment and intimidation). • Children’s Protection Act 1993 (Cth) – ‘Notification of Abuse or Neglect’. • Disability Discrimination. • Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA). • Information Privacy Principles Instruction. • Code of Fair Information Practice. • Relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Public Sector Act 2009, Health Care Act 2008, and the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual. • Relevant Australian Standards. • Duty to maintain confidentiality. • Smoke Free Workplace. • To value and respect the needs and contributions of SA Health Aboriginal staff and clients, and commit to the development of Aboriginal cultural competence across all SA Health practice and service delivery. • Applying the principles of the South Australian Government’s Risk Management Policy to work as appropriate. > Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010 > Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) and Regulations > Controlled Substances Act 1984 (SA) and Regulations > The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration Standards (including the Guidelines and Assessment Frameworks for Registration Standards) > The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Professional Practice Codes and Guidelines (including Competency Standards, Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Decision Making Framework and Professional Boundaries) > Professional Practice Standards and competencies consistent with area of practice as varied from time to time > SA Health/CHSALHN policies, procedures and standards.
The SA Health workforce contributes to the safety and quality of patient care by adhering to the South Australian Charter of Health Care Rights, understanding the intent of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and participating in quality improvement activities as necessary.
Handling of Official Information:
By virtue of their duties, SA Health employees frequently access, otherwise deal with, and/or are aware of, information that needs to be treated as confidential. SA Health employees will not access or attempt to access official information, including confidential patient information other than in connection with the performance by them of their duties and/or as authorised. SA Health employees will not misuse information gained in their official capacity. SA Health employees will maintain the integrity and security of official or confidential information for which they are responsible. Employees will also ensure that the privacy of individuals is maintained and will only release or disclose information in accordance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policy, or lawful and reasonable direction.
White Ribbon:
SA Health has a position of zero tolerance towards men’s violence against women in the workplace and the broader community. In accordance with this, the incumbent must at all times act in a manner that is non- threatening, courteous, and respectful and will comply with any instructions, policies, procedures or guidelines issued by SA Health regarding acceptable workplace behaviour.
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Cultural Statement:
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the expertise, cultural knowledge and life experiences they bring to the workplace. Limestone Coast Local Health Network is a culturally inclusive work environment that is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Special Conditions:
> It is mandatory that no person, whether or not currently working in SA Health, will be eligible for appointment to a position in SA Health unless they have obtained a satisfactory Background Screening and National Criminal History Clearance. > Prescribed Positions under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 must obtain a satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC) through the Screening and Licensing Unit, Department for Human Services (DHS). > Approved Aged Care Provider Positions as defined under the Accountability Principles 1998 made in pursuant to the Aged Care Act 2007 (Cth) must obtain a satisfactory National Police Certificate (NPC) through the South Australian Police confirming the clearance is for the purpose of employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups. > Risk-Assessed roles under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening Rules 2018) must obtain a satisfactory NDIS Working Screening Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit. > National Police Certificates must be renewed every 3 years thereafter from date of issue. > Working With Children Checks must be renewed every 5 years thereafter from date of issue. > Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees. > The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident. > Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements (see page 1). There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
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Key Result Area and Responsibilities
LEVEL 6.6 has a substantial number of the following characteristics but is not limited to: Wide range of primary, secondary and tertiary clinical services; Tertiary and/or Specialist Hospital; Majority of health services for catchment population; Specialist referral centre/s and clinical network supports; Teaching, training and research departments; Range of clinical support services; Designated regional role/influence expectations; Nursing/midwifery policy and executive advice functions.
Key Result Areas Major Responsibilities Leadership and Culture > Shape the strategic development of the Regional Local Health Network vision in line with the plan and goals, consistent with the SA Health Plan and Government policy. > Providing intellectual and strategic planning leadership. > Identifying and facilitating innovative approaches to the provision of health services and the achievement of population health outcomes. > Promote leadership and excellence in patient care and operational practices. > Promote inter-professional collaborative practices across disciplines to ensure effective team based patient focussed care. > Promote evidence based practice and research activities that translate to improvements in the quality and standard of care and services provided. > Lead change management activities that create the right culture and allow the LHN targets and performance indicators to be achieved. > Identify strategic opportunities and threats and provide advice and guidance as to the appropriate response. > Lead direct reports in a way that creates a climate conducive to a culture of excellence and one that reflects the values. > Mentor managers and potential leaders to assist them in improving their performance and the performance of their services. > Ensure all stakeholders feel that their role and contribution is valued and respected. Quality, Risk and Safety > Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ensure quality mechanisms are in place to monitor and develop compliance with professional standards; > Works collaboratively within Regional Local Health Network to ensure all safety and quality accreditation standards are met and maintained; > Ensuring the development of Nursing and Midwifery safety and quality key performances indicators; > Responsible for the monitoring of the key performances indicators and leading improvements for patient outcomes; > Advising on clinical matters regarding safety and quality. > Ensure compliance with policy and procedure and any other statute, regulation or standard the organisation is bound by. Direct/indirect patient/client > Use their clinical knowledge and experience to provide strategic and care operational leadership, governance and direction for nursing/midwifery including models of care; > Build a culture and framework to facilitate the development of a healthcare delivery system that achieves the desired outcomes through a structured and systematic approach built on methodologies designed to put patients first, supports integration and reduce waste and inefficiencies; > Build a culture which is patient/client centred and where patient/client
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engagement is encouraged; > Accountable for evaluating and consistently improving Nursing/Midwifery practice and healthy work environments. Policy Development > Accountable for leading, influencing and developing policy framework for Nursing and Midwifery consistent with the strategic directions and priorities of the SA Health plan in conjunction with the Regional Local Health Network plan; > Leading and articulating a vision for Nursing and Midwifery across the Regional Local Health Network, which has been developed through participatory mechanisms including all relevant stakeholders; > Determining the linkages between primary, secondary and tertiary care and developing models of Nursing and Midwifery which support movement toward provision of integrated health care services, in particular: acute, aged, mental health and community health; > Providing strategic planning advice on the needs, planning initiatives, service design and resource allocation issues relevant to the Nursing and Midwifery profession. Management of health service > Ensure effective resource utilisation for which there is a direct systems responsibility through optimal management of resources against financial and activity performance indicators including recognition of the potential financial impact of changing circumstances. > Routinely monitor performance against budget and take effective remedial action to correct any negative variations. > Work in partnership with the executive team to ensure support services the organisation receives are responsive and effective. > Provide stewardship of the allocated resources to the roles area of responsibility. > Provide timely response to operational matters across the services. > Ensure a contemporary and effective nursing/midwifery professional practice framework is in place; > Ensure the appropriate information systems are fully utilised to inform decision making, manage practice, store corporate knowledge and convey information to staff; > Ensure standards for human resource systems are implemented including processes and standards of nursing/midwifery staff recruitment, performance, development and retention. Nursing and Management > Lead the establishment of learning cultures across span of appointment; Learning > Ensuring the nursing and midwifery workforce has access to contemporary clinical education to support safe, quality and effective models of patient care; > Leading the professional, learning and development requirements of Nursing and Midwifery staff; > Providing high quality leadership through the development of relationships with key educational and professional organisations/stakeholders. Research > Lead the establishment of a culture of research enquiry; > Integrate contemporary information and research evidence with personal knowledge and experience to support high level decision making. Professional leadership > Staff working at this level are expert managers, practicing at an advanced level, have an extended scope of practice with a high degree of autonomous decision making. > Provide professional Nursing/Midwifery advice, direction, and governance for a Regional Local Health Network; > Accountable for the governance and practice standards of Nurses/Midwives, the development and effectiveness of systems to
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support, evaluate and consistently improve Nursing/Midwifery practice and healthy work environments and the cost effective provision of health services within their span of control; > Work to standardise Nursing and Midwifery practice/policy to achieve best practice outcomes and the most efficient use of resources; > Works collaboratively with Executive Director of Medical Services, Executive Director Community and Allied Health, Director Corporate Services, Director People & Culture and Manager Safety and Quality; > Provide corporate management of nursing/midwifery services for a specified Health Unit or Community Service; > Lead, coach, coordinate and support direct reports and provide mentorship for less experienced nurses and midwives; > Lead innovation, change processes, and coordinated responses to emerging service and workforce needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
> Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
> An ability to achieve outcomes through effective leadership and delegation and by working in a team. > Demonstrated ability to deal with a range of issues concurrently. > Ability to analyse options, make decisions and implement policies. > Proven ability to create and manage change and operate effectively in an environment of complexity, uncertainty and rapid change. > Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. > Highly developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills. > Demonstrated ability to relate well and work effectively with a diverse range of people and communities, including Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander communities.
Experience
> Five years post registration experience as a Nurse/Midwife. > Experience in the implementation of new systems and introduction of significant change. > Substantial senior experience/responsibility in management including personnel, finance and strategic planning and leadership. > Demonstrated experience in innovative service delivery and in effecting change in the workplace to achieve agreed outcomes. > Demonstrated experience in ensuring safety and quality accreditation standards are met and maintained.
Knowledge
> Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards. > Broad based knowledge of contemporary health care issues. > Broad knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a hospital setting.
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DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
> Relevant post graduate tertiary qualifications.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
> Recent experience in application of information technology in the health care environment.
Experience
> Demonstrated ability to achieve and maintain sound employee relations. > Extensive executive management in the health care field. Knowledge
> Broad understanding of State and local political, legal and socio-economic environments and their impact upon the management of a hospital.
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Organisational Context
Organisational Overview: Our mission at SA Health is to lead and deliver a comprehensive and sustainable health system that aims to ensure healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians. We will achieve our objectives by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people.
SA Health is committed to a health system that produces positive health outcomes by focusing on health promotion, illness prevention and early intervention. We will work with other government agencies and the community to address the environmental, socioeconomic, biological and behavioural determinants of health, and to achieve equitable health outcomes for all South Australians.
Our Legal Entities: SA Health is the brand name for the health portfolio of services and agencies responsible to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing.
The legal entities include but are not limited to Department for Health and Wellbeing, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Limestone Coast Local Health Network Inc., Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Yorke and Northern Local Health Network and SA Ambulance Service.
SA Health Challenges: The health system is facing the challenges of an ageing population, increased incidence of chronic disease, workforce shortages, and ageing infrastructure. The SA Health Care Plan has been developed to meet these challenges and ensure South Australian’s have access to the best available health care in hospitals, health care centres and through GPs and other providers.
Limestone Coast Local Health Network: Residents within the Limestone Coast Local Health Network have access to a wide range of health care services. The Limestone Coast region covers a large geographical area which consists of the Upper and Lower South East, and extends all the way to the Victorian border.
Services provided within the South East region include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health and aged care services.
We have Health facilities located within Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola. The links below can be used to navigate to detailed information on the different Hospital and Aged Care sites, as well as Country Health Connect.
The health units within the Limestone Coast LHN have dedicated and experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care.
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Values
SA Health Values The values of SA Health are used to indicate the type of conduct required by our employees and the conduct that our customers can expect from our health service: > We are committed to the values of integrity, respect and accountability. > We value care, excellence, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in health care provision and health outcomes. > We demonstrate our values in our interactions with others in SA Health, the community, and those for whom we care.
Code of Ethics As a public sector employee, you have a responsibility to maintain ethical behaviour and professional integrity standards. It is expected that you act in accordance with the Code of Ethics, and contribute to a culture of integrity within SA Health.
The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector provides an ethical framework for the public sector and applies to all public service employees: > Democratic Values - Helping the government, under the law to serve the people of South Australia. > Service, Respect and Courtesy - Serving the people of South Australia. > Honesty and Integrity- Acting at all times in such a way as to uphold the public trust. > Accountability- Holding ourselves accountable for everything we do. > Professional Conduct Standards- Exhibiting the highest standards of professional conduct.
The Code recognises that some public sector employees are also bound by codes of conduct relevant to their profession.
Aboriginal Health SA Health acknowledges culture and identity as being integral to Aboriginal health and wellbeing and is committed to improving the health of Aboriginal people. SA Health vision for Reconciliation is the gap is closed on Aboriginal health disadvantage; and Aboriginal people share the same rights, respect and access to opportunities and benefits as all South Australians.
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Market Standing
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Organization Limestone Coast Local Health Network AboutPositioning Mount Gambier Mount Gambier is SA’s largest regional city, located midway between Adelaide (436km) and Melbourne (441km). Boandik (bow-an-dik) are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land Positioning and water Mount Gambier sits upon today.
Benefits • Vibrant city conveniences with affordable country lifestyle. • Strong social culture with high class fitness and sporting facilities. • Iconic Blue Lake plus many craters, caves, sinkholes and close proximity to swimming/surfing beaches and the Coonawarra wine region. • Great local venues, often with live entertainment, to catch up with friends. • Pangula Mannamurna - a place where Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people find Healing and address health and wellbeing issues through partnership with others.
Population 35,724* Housing Female 50.0% Median price for house $263K SCHOOL Male 50.0% Average rental Source: ABS, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, cat. No. 3235.0, released 29 August 2019. $270 p.w. *population of Mount Gambier and Districts Health Source: propertyvalue.com.au July 2020. LCLHN SCHOOL Service catchment. Mount Gambier and Districts Schooling LCLHN Health Service Primary and secondary Address: 276 Wehl Street schools (public and private). North, Mount Gambier Uni SA and TAFE SA SA 5290 campuses for various qualifications. Phone: (08) 8721 1200 Email: Health.LimestoneCoast @sa.gov.au Careers To find out about careers with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, visit Careers in SA Health. Follow us on Facebook. Visit our website.
Further information Limestone Coast video Child care options The Good Schools Guide TAFE SA UniSA Mt Gambier campus City of Mount Gambier Real Estate SA Community Governing Board Limestone Coast Local Health Network Limestone Coast Governing Board: Local Health Network Limestone Coast Local • Grant King, Board Chair • Glenn Brown Health Network Executive Chief Executive • Lindy Cook Officer Management Structure • John Irving • Dr Anne Johnson Executive • Dr Andrew Saies Assistant
Executive Executive Executive Director Director Chief Director Director Director Director Director Manager Director Aboriginal Mental Finance Corporate People & Medical Nursing & Community & Quality Risk Governance Health Health Officer Services Culture Services Midwifery Allied Health & Safety & Planning
EO/DON EO/DON Naracoorte & Bordertown Penola The Regional LHN leadership structure will manage and lead fundamental services including: • Acute hospital care – inpatient, emergency and outpatient EO/DON Kingston EO/DON Millicent • Aged care – Residential, Multi-Purpose Services and Community • Allied health care • Community health care EO/DON Mt Gambier • Mental health care OFFICIAL