Role Description APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY A THIRD PARTY Job ad reference: RBH208180 Closing Date: Wednesday, 6 April 2016 Role title: Assistant Director Medicine Stream Classification: Status: Permanent Full Time Salary Range: $112 228 - $117 102 per annum Unit/Department: Hospital and Health Service: Clinical Operations Strategic Implementation Royal Brisbane and Women s Hospital Metro North Hospital and Health Service Contact name: HP5 Elizabeth Davis Location*: Herston Contact number: (07) 3647 9562 Online applications: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au * Please note: there may be a requirement to work at other facilities located across Metro North Hospital & Health Service About Metro North Hospital and Health Service Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is an independent statutory body overseen by a Hospital and Health Board. It is the largest of 16 Hospital and Health Services in the Queensland Public Health system. It covers an area of 4157 square kilometres and serves a population approaching 900,000 people. MNHHS is unique in its composition in that two of its five hospitals are tertiary facilities that provide statewide super specialty services such as Heart and Lung Transplantation, Burns, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Metro North HHS has a range of subacute, post acute, community based health services to support patient discharge and hospital avoidance as well as a number of residential facilities, Oral Health Services and a fully integrated Mental Health Service including both community and hospital based care. Our Vision MNHHS exemplifies compassionate, innovative and high quality health care, providing one hospital and health service for many. Our Values Respect Teamwork Compassion Shared Responsibility Our values support those of the Queensland Public Service of Customers first, Ideas into action, Unleash potential, Be courageous, and Empower people. Please visit our website for additional information about MNHHS. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/metronorth/ About the Role Context This role has accountability under the delegation of MNHHS, to provide high level strategic leadership in relation to the Medicine Stream. The MNHHS Medicine Stream includes specialties such as: neurology, rheumatology, endocrinology, general medicine, elderly care, dermatology, infectious diseases, immunology, genetics and renal. The stream also takes a lead in conjunction with Community, Indigenous and Subacute Services (CISS) for sub-acute and rehabilitation care and chronic disease management.
Whilst Primary Business direction is provided from the Executive Director MNHHS Medicine Stream, this role is required to establish and maintain collaborative, strategic relationships with MNHHS key stakeholders including but not restricted to the relevant Clinical Directors, Nursing Directors and Health Professionals; and external Establish and maintain collaborative, strategic relationships with MNHHS key stakeholders including but not restricted to the Executive Director MNHHS Medicine Stream, relevant Clinical Directors, Nursing Directors, Health Professionals and external stakeholders (e.g. other Hospital and Health Services, non-government organisations). This position reports operationally to the MNHHS Clinical Operations and Strategy Implementation (COSI) Director and professionally to the Executive Director of the Medicine Stream. The role is primarily responsible to the Executive Director of the Medicine Stream for development and implementation of the agreed work programme for the Stream. Purpose The Assistant Director Metro North Medicine Stream is an Allied Health professional who provides advanced leadership and will manage collaboratively across Metro North HHS in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring best practice services that achieve high quality patient outcomes. Under direction of the Executive Director of the Medicine Stream this role, in conjunction with the relevant key stakeholders, collaboratively manages and leads the implementation of MNHHS Medicine Stream through expert contemporary knowledge of the range of clinical services delivered by the Medicine Stream. To be an effective executive team member by demonstrating advanced skills in strategic planning, quality management and professional leadership. Key Accountabilities In collaboration with Metro North HHS executives, facility leads, relevant state-wide governance committee, provide expert level strategic leadership and advice to ensure the needs of patients cared for under the clinical services within the Medicine Stream across Metro North HHS are appropriately addressed in clinical service delivery, policy development, service, and operational planning, workforce management and quality and safety improvement activities. Responsible for providing expert advice and leadership development and delivery of clinical services within the Medicine Stream for the Metro North HHS. Ensure that services within the Medicine Stream are delivered across Metro North HHS in a co-ordinated, comprehensive framework that reflects best practice. Collaborates in setting, implementing and reporting on the strategic direction, policies and models of care and priorities for quality improvement in the provision and reform of clinical services within the Medicine Stream across Metro North HHS. Facilitate data collection to inform performance analysis. Provided regular reports to Metro North HHS executive and other key stakeholders of issues impacting KPIS and required targets. Build and maintain broad networks and partnerships with a broad range of external stakeholders such as other key Queensland Government agencies, non-government agencies and the Division of General Practitioners in order to optimise quality patient, staff and service outcomes. Identify and prioritise needs accessing both material and human resources through effective negotiation and communication to achieve cost effective patient centred service delivery. Participate in the development of strategies and policies across Metro North HHS that address issues with clinical services within the Medicine Stream, ensuring high quality patient outcomes and improving Metro North HHS performance. Coordination of the establishment and implementation of service delivery systems analysis and design processes to improve access to clinical services within the Medicine Stream, including: information system development and enhancement; performance monitoring of services; clinical benchmarking in conjunction with service lines and multidisciplinary teams; expert analysis to monitor and improve service provision; and service capacity and demand management analysis Participates in the strategic development of a work based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development. Ensures the practice of self and others is in accordance with Code of Ethics professional standards and legislation affecting clinical practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position. Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulations and standards which impact upon this position including contemporary human resource management requirements and practices such as workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and multi-discrimination policies. Participate in and manage the performance appraisal and development of self and subordinate staff. Accountable for human, material, financial and resource management as delegated.
Provide high level advice to inform reports, briefings, submissions and consultative documents relevant to Metro North HHS outpatient strategy. Utilise high level communication, negotiation skills and influence the culture towards a common vision, direction and ethical framework. Maintain a contemporary knowledge of services at MN HHS and state level through continuous environmental scanning to ensure community priorities are addressed using the best available evidence. Work closely with research partners to identify opportunities for research Provide expert advice and report on key deliverables at MN HHS, state and combined HHS forums. Work collaboratively across MN HHS to maximise revenue opportunities and maximising efficient use of resources including HR, environment and equipment. Lead change through service-wide quality and service improvement activities and the development of best practice IT support solutions. Work Health and Safety Metro North HHS is committed to Putting People First to provide better healthcare. This commitment includes a dedicated People Focussed Safety culture. A People Focussed Safety culture commits to the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, volunteers and other persons, through the provision of a dynamic and comprehensive Health and Safety Management System (HSMS). The HSMS provides for proactive safety initiatives, early injury management practices with a strong focus on a safe and durable return to work. The provision of a Health and Safety environment within Metro North Hospital and Health Service is everyone s responsibility. Safety and Quality Relevant to the position, participate in the ongoing education, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives relevant to The National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP). Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with AHPRA. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties. Possession of a relevant post graduate qualification (i.e. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters) or evidence of enrolment in such a program is highly desirable. Previous experience in working in a clinical service within Medicine is highly desirable. This position is require to travel and work across MN HHS. The incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle and thus proof of a current C class licence must be provided. Annual Mandatory Training Requirements CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation); Fire Safety; Aggression Management; Manual Handling. How you will be assessed You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Demonstrates expert and comprehensive operational and strategic knowledge of clinical services within the Medicine Stream provision & their funding drivers. Demonstrates expert leadership in directing change management processes, support and direction to the multidisciplinary team. Ability to provide expert advice, engage and consult effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding clinical services within the Medicine Stream and targets. Experience in the provision of operational and professional supervision and support to nursing staff, senior clinicians and other staff as relevant. Experience in the interpretation of existing health service systems, professional and practice standards and workforce issues and the ability to apply this to the clinical services within the Medicine Stream.
Ability to apply expert level understanding of the requirements for clinical and operational governance with an ability to report on data that incorporates multiple clinical areas across MN HHS. Proactively identifies needs for improvement, initiates and drives continuous improvement with an awareness of the objectives. Negotiate and gain support from key stakeholders to reach customer focussed solutions. Set, implement and report on strategic direction for Metro North HHS clinical services within the Medicine Stream with relevant health care facilities that meet the expected Key performance indicators. Demonstrated advanced management skills and decision making processes that minimise risk and optimise resources, service and efficiency. Demonstrates advanced expertise in leadership in the dynamic inter-disciplinary health care environment. How to apply Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: 1. A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities and meet the key skills requirements. 2. Your current CV or resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your CV or resume. 3. Submit your application online via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au by the closing date. 4. Please note that hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Additional Information Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process. Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt. Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. For further information, refer to Probation HR Policy B2 https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/policies-standards/doh-policy/policy/qh-pol-197.pdf All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities.
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Reporting Lines Operational Reporting Professional Reporting Stream Responsibility (Primary Business Reporting) COSI Director MNHHS Executive Director Allied Health MNHHS Executive Director Medicine Stream Assistant Director Medicine Stream MNHHS
Role Description APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY A THIRD PARTY Job ad reference: RBH208180 Closing Date: Wednesday, 6 April 2016 Role title: Assistant Nursing Director Medicine Stream Classification: Nurse Grade 9 (2) Status: Permanent Full Time Salary Range: $134 970 per annum Unit/Department: Hospital and Health Service: Clinical Operations Strategic Implementation Royal Brisbane and Women s Hospital Metro North Hospital and Health Service Contact name: Elizabeth Davis Location*: Herston Contact number: (07) 3647 9562 Online applications: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au * Please note: there may be a requirement to work at other facilities located across Metro North Hospital & Health Service About Metro North Hospital and Health Service Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is an independent statutory body overseen by a Hospital and Health Board. It is the largest of 16 Hospital and Health Services in the Queensland Public Health system. It covers an area of 4157 square kilometres and serves a population approaching 900,000 people. MNHHS is unique in its composition in that two of its five hospitals are tertiary facilities that provide statewide super specialty services such as Heart and Lung Transplantation, Burns, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Metro North HHS has a range of subacute, post acute, community based health services to support patient discharge and hospital avoidance as well as a number of residential facilities, Oral Health Services and a fully integrated Mental Health Service including both community and hospital based care. Our Vision MNHHS exemplifies compassionate, innovative and high quality health care, providing one hospital and health service for many. Our Values Respect Teamwork Compassion Shared Responsibility Our values support those of the Queensland Public Service of Customers first, Ideas into action, Unleash potential, Be courageous, and Empower people. Please visit our website for additional information about MNHHS. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/metronorth/ About the Role Context This role has accountability under the delegation of MNHHS, to provide high level strategic leadership in relation to the Medicine Stream. The MNHHS Medicine Stream includes specialties such as neurology, rheumatology, endocrinology, general medicine, elderly care, dermatology, infectious diseases, immunology, genetics, and renal. The stream also takes a lead in conjunction with Community, Indigenous and Subacute Services (CISS) to develop services in sub-acute rehabilitation care and chronic disease management. Whilst Primary Business direction is provided from the Executive Director MNHHS Medicine Stream, this role is required to establish and maintain collaborative, strategic relationships with MNHHS key stakeholders including but not restricted to the relevant Clinical Directors, Nursing Directors and Health Professionals; and external stakeholders (e.g. other Hospital and Health Services, non-government organisations).
This position reports operationally to the MNHHS Clinical Operations and Strategy Implementation (COSI) Director and professionally to the Executive Director, Nursing and Midwifery, MNHHS. The role is primarily responsible to the Executive Director of the Medicine Stream for development and implementation of the agreed work programme for the Stream. Purpose The Assistant Nursing Director MNHHS Medicine Stream is a Registered Nurse who provides advanced leadership. This role will manage activities collaboratively across MNHHS within a multidisciplinary environment to facilitate best practice and high quality patient outcomes. Under direction of the Executive Director of the Medicine Stream this role, in conjunction with the relevant key stakeholders, collaboratively manages and leads the implementation of MNHHS Medicine Stream through expert contemporary knowledge of the range of clinical services delivered by the Medicine Stream. To be an effective executive team member by demonstrating advanced skills in strategic planning, quality management and professional leadership. Key Accountabilities In collaboration with MNHHS executives, facility leads (and/or their delegates), relevant state-wide governance committee, provide high level strategic leadership and expert advice to ensure the needs of patients under the Medicine Stream across MNHHS are appropriately addressed in clinical service delivery, policy development, service, operational planning, workforce management and quality and safety improvement activities. Responsible for providing expert advice and leadership development and delivery of Medicine Stream within the dynamic multidisciplinary health care environment across MNHHS. Facilitate data collection to inform performance analysis. Provide regular reports to MNHHS executive and other key stakeholders identifying issues impacting KPIs and required targets. Build and maintain extensive networks and partnerships with a broad range of external stakeholders such as other key Queensland Government agencies, non-government agencies and the Primary Healthcare Networks in order to optimise quality patient, workforce and service outcomes. Work collaboratively with the Medicine Stream key stakeholders to identify and prioritise needs accessing both material and human resources through effective negotiation and communication to achieve cost effective patient centred service delivery. Participate in the development of strategies and policies across MNHHS that address the Medicine Stream issues, ensuring high quality patient outcomes and improving MNHHS performance. In collaboration with the Medicine Stream members and key stakeholders from each facility Coordinate the establishment and implementation of service delivery systems analysis and design processes to improve access to Medicine Services, including: information system development and enhancement; performance monitoring of services; clinical benchmarking across the Medicine Stream in conjunction with each facility and the respective multidisciplinary teams; expert analysis to monitor and improve service provision; and service capacity and demand management analysis Participates in the strategic development of a work based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development. Ensure the practice of self and others is in accordance with Code of Ethics professional standards and legislation affecting clinical practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position. Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulations and standards which impact upon position including contemporary human resource management requirements and practices such as workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and multi-discrimination policies. Participate in and manage the performance and development planning of self and staff reporting to the position. Provide high level advice to inform reports, briefings, submissions and consultative documents relevant to MNHHS the Medicine Stream. Utilise high level communication, negotiation skills and influence the culture towards a common vision, direction and ethical framework. Maintain a contemporary knowledge of services at MNHHS and state level through continuous environmental scanning to ensure community priorities are addressed using the best available evidence. Work closely with research partners to identify opportunities for research Provide expert advice and report on key deliverables at MNHHS, state and combined HHS forums Work collaboratively across MNHHS to maximise revenue opportunities and maximise efficient use of all resources including HR, environment and equipment
Lead change through service-wide quality and service improvement activities and the development of best practice IT support solutions. Work Health and Safety Metro North HHS is committed to Putting People First to provide better healthcare. This commitment includes a dedicated People Focussed Safety culture. A People Focussed Safety culture commits to the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, volunteers and other persons, through the provision of a dynamic and comprehensive Health and Safety Management System (HSMS). The HSMS provides for proactive safety initiatives, early injury management practices with a strong focus on a safe and durable return to work. The provision of a Health and Safety environment within Metro North Hospital and Health Service is everyone s responsibility. Safety and Quality Relevant to the position, participate in the ongoing education, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives relevant to The National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP). Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements Possession of a relevant post graduate qualification or evidence of enrolment in such a program is highly desirable. This position is required to travel and work across MNHHS. The incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle and a current C class licence must be provided. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties. How you will be assessed You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Demonstrates expert and comprehensive operational and strategic nursing knowledge of the delivery of contemporary health care related to internal medicine across the continuum of care. Demonstrates leadership expertise in change management processes and support and direction to the multidisciplinary team. Ability to provide expert advice, engage and consult effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding Medicine Stream services and targets Experience in the interpretation of existing health service systems, professional and practice standards and workforce issues. Ability to apply high level understanding of the requirements for clinical and operational governance with an ability to report on data that incorporates multiple clinical areas across MNHHS. Negotiate and gain support from key stakeholders to reach customer focussed solutions. In conjunction with Executive Director, Medicine Stream Set, implement and report on strategic direction for Metro North Medicine Stream with relevant health care facilities that meet the expected key performance indicators. How to apply Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: 1. A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities and meet the key skills requirements. 2. Your current CV or resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your CV or resume. 3. Submit your application online via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au by the closing date. 4. Please note that hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process. Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt. Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. For further information, refer to Probation HR Policy B2 https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/policies-standards/doh-policy/policy/qh-pol-197.pdf All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities.
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Reporting Lines Operational Reporting Professional Reporting Stream Responsibility (Primary Business Reporting) COSI Director MNHHS Executive Director A/Executive Director RBWH Nursing and Midwifery Services Executive Director Medicine Stream Assistant Director Medicine Stream MNHHS