Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Practice Improvement
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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With more than 24,000 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. Each year:
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We provide more than 3.8 million episodes of care to our community
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More than 310,000 people are admitted to our hospitals
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Close to 269,000 people receive care at our four emergency departments,
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We respond to more than 65,000 ambulance arrivals,
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We perform more than 82,000 surgical operations, and
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We birth more than 10,500 babies.
Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
The Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DDONM) – Practice Improvement is a senior leadership role within the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, responsible for advancing nursing and midwifery clinical practice and care quality across Monash Health. The position supports the Director in delivering strategic nursing and midwifery leadership and operationalising Monash Health’s organisational and professional strategic directions to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. This role provides expert leadership in clinical practice improvement and governance, guiding the design, implementation and sustainability of evidence-based models of care, clinical standards and strategic initiatives aligned with Monash Health’s Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions.
The DDONM collaborates across key portfolios (Education, Prevention of Violence and Aggression (PoVA), Advanced Practice, Workforce and Professional Governance) to integrate practice, governance and capability-building strategies that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, experience and efficiency.
About You:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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At least 5 years’ experience in a similar professional role
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Relevant Masters qualification (or working towards)
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Extensive experience leading practice improvement programs in a large health service, with measurable outcomes
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A visionary leader, big-picture thinker who mentors, motivates and inspires others. Able to demonstrate innovation and strategic agility, approaching challenges with creativity and foresight to deliver sustainable solutions
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Advanced writing and communication skills, with experience preparing reports, submissions and business cases
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Demonstrated ability to lead complex stakeholder engagement and codesign with consumers and interdisciplinary teams
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Strong analytical capability in data interpretation, performance monitoring and risk management
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Ability to travel across all Monash Health sites as required
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Melanie Gordon, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Education and Practice Improvement on 0475 437 063.
Position Description can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 11:45pm, Monday 2 February