Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is a busy sub-regional integrated health service of 241 beds and is the major referral facility for the greater part of North East Victoria. NHW provides a wide range of acute specialist medical and surgical services including; an emergency department, critical care unit, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and cancer services. NHW also provides sub-acute inpatient services, residential aged care services and a broad range of community health services. Additionally, NHW auspices a number of other regional services in post-acute care, palliative care, infection control, and provides a range of clinical and corporate services to partner agencies. NHW are also undertaking a $22.9M redevelopment which is due for completion at the end of 2022. The Organisation is now seeking to recruit, a high performing nursing professional to this outstanding leadership opportunity.

The Executive Director Clinical Operations (Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for ensuring that the highest level of care is provided to patients, clients and residents at NHW. This entails oversight of the delivery of evidence based, safe and effective clinical care and support. Clinical governance, risk management, service development and continuity form the cornerstones of this important role. As the most senior nurse in the organisation, this role also ensures that clinical leadership is established and espouses NHW vision and values.

To meet the requirements of the role you will have:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current practicing certificate
• Appropriate post-graduate tertiary qualifications
• Significant senior management experience in the provision of clinical services in an acute setting in a medium to large health service

Full details are available on our website or contact Jo Lowday on: 0400 158 155.

A position description is attached.

To make an application you will be required to submit: a Cover Letter, a response to the Key Selection Criteria, your full CV and a completed HRS Application Form, which you can find attached below.