Chief Nursing Officer
Chief Nursing Officer
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Job Description
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is the national professional body representing educating and connecting Australias vibrant community of nurses. At ACN were proud of our diverse and dynamic workforce and are looking for similarly dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are committed to high performing teams which is why ACN offers:
- Dynamic fastpaced working environment with a resultsdriven team
- Hybrid work environment
- Fantastic range of employee benefits monthly ADO Christmas Shutdown leave each year and many more!!
With a strong focus on Shaping Health Advancing Nursing improving the careers of nurses and subsequently the quality of patient care in the community you can be sure that you are joining an organisation that makes a positive impact.
So if you are looking to be part of a high performing team within an affirmative and learning based culture ACN is looking for you!
Description
The Chief Nursing Officer Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is responsible for developing and promoting innovative and industryled professional practice strategies aligned to ACN Strategic Directions. This is achieved through the professional and operational leadership for the following portfolios within Professional Practice:
Professional Engagement including individual and organisational memberships and event functions;
Professional workforce and policy advisory;
Scholarships Administration; and
Institute of Leadership.
The Chief Nursing Officer will collaborate closely with the leadership across ACN and external stakeholders to identify key policy and professional issues. This includes leveraging relationships and expertise of ACN Regions and Faculties and the experience of its Fellows Members and Affiliate organisations.
The Chief Nursing Officer will lead the development of ACN positioning on health policy and nursing practice aligned to ACNs strategic priorities.
As the lead for ACNs Professional Practice this role is critical to ensure that the profession of nursing has the leadership capability and the policy framework to drive health care reform.
Skills And Experiences
To be considered for this exciting role you will need to meet the following selection criteria and demonstrate how you meet these in a covering letter:
Please note applications that do not include a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria and a CV will not be considered.
Selection Criteria
Essential
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulated through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
As a minimum a Masters qualification in Nursing/Leadership or equivalent.
Hold and maintain a current membership (or eligible for membership) with the Australian College of Nursing.
A nurse leader with demonstrated knowledge of the nursing industry and highlevel experience in a similar senior professional advisory role or executive level roles in healthcare.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills including evidence of developing establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff membership and industry.
Proven welldeveloped interpersonal problem solving and management skills maintaining a high standard of work.
Experience in coordinating and/or leading and mentoring the activities of other staff with a focus on knowledge development promoting collaboration and shaping policy.
Active involvement in professional organisations and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable
A Fellow of ACN and demonstrated active involvement as a member contributing to its strategic priorities.
Experience in development of interjurisdictional / international collaboration.
Please note: this is a permanent fulltime position
Whilst applications for this position will close at 4:00pm Friday 18 April 2025 they will be assessed as received and the successful applicant may be selected prior to the closing date.
First Nations People are encouraged to apply.
For enquiries or to request a copy of the position description please email
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Gig
