Director of Nursing / Facility Manager (Richmond Multipurpose Health Service)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Director of Nursing / Facility Manager (Richmond Multipurpose Health Service). Terms and conditions vacancy

Position Type:  Temporary full-time, commencing asap up to 02/09/2018 (with the possibility of an extension - not exceeding 12 months). 

Salary: Salary range of $4751.90 - $5090.40 p.f. (Nurse Grade 9), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). 

Additional Information:

• Free accommodation provided 
• Provide a Hospital Based Ambulance Service to the community 
• Particpate in on call roster 

About the Richmond Health Service
We provide an accident and emergency service, general medical/surgical ward, long-stay elder care and daily outpatient session. A variety of allied health services are also available including visiting optometry, school oral health, dietetics, podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and dentistry.

Community health services include a community nurse and visiting school-based youth health nurse. The centre also has ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs), community mental health and social workers through their outreach services. 'Well Women's Clinics' are also available to the community which offer free pap smears and confidential advice to women by a women's health GP.

About the role
The Director of Nursing/Facility Manager (DON/FM) is accountable for leadership, innovation and excellence in the provision of care and service delivery to the clients of the health service. In collaboration with the Medical Superintendent of the specific Health Service and the Rural Hospitals Service Group the DON/FM will provide service direction, coordination, strategic planning and efficient and effective use of financial, human and material resources. 

Other information - Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
Roles that have a direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps are required to be immunised for Hepatitis B. 
Roles that have contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella or pertussis, and have face to face contact with patients and/or work in a clinical area require evidence of immunisation of the aforementioned diseases. 

What's on Offer?
We are committed to providing a wide range of rewarding career opportunities to our employees and encourage professional development. To attract and retain a workforce who also strive to excel we offer a generous remuneration package and employment benefits which includes salary sacrificing options, recreational leave loading, generous employer superannuation contribution, shift allowances, locality allowances, professional development assistance, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program. 

Why make the move?  Discover Richmond
From the plains of the downs country to the silvery shimmer of the sun shining on the gidgee trees in the forest country, Richmond is often referred to as an oasis in the Outback.  Situated on the Overlander's Way halfway between Townsville and Mount Isa, the town is located on the bank of Queensland's longest river, the Flinders, and is known for its recreational Lake Fred Tritton and bougainvillea-lined streets, parks and gardens.  The lake offers a range of recreational activities from skiing, fishing and swimming.  Famously known for its fossils and its world renowned museum Kronosaurus Korner, Richmond's main industries include agriculture, tourism and some mining. 

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