Senior Nursing and Midwifery Advisor

Closes: 22 April 2021
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 5.3
Salary: $139,701 plus superannuation
Position No: 48156
Directorate: ACT Health
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 April 2021
Contact Officer: Anthony Dombkins on anthony.dombkins@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 9628

Details: Are you a senior nurse or midwife who has a passion for policy, strategy and politics in healthcare? Are you someone who really wants to get hands on and make a difference in shaping the way the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office supports nurses and midwives in the ACT.

The opportunity which will allow you to act in a senior role that provides expert advice and support to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer only comes around occasionally. This opportunity will suit a skilled and motivated nurse or midwife who can lead and coordinate a variety of projects and activities, oversee policy development, act as Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer as required, and influence the development of the nursing and midwifery profession and clinical practice in the ACT into the future.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Holds nursing and/or midwifery postgraduate tertiary qualifications.
• At least five year’s experience in senior management or leadership position in a nursing or midwifery, or government context.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police check.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 8 July 2021 until 5 January 2022 with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.