Regional Head Nurse - South Sydney, NSW/ACT

Part-time 9-month Contract | Regional Head Nurse | South Sydney/ACTAre you looking to step up into a managerial position? We are looking for a qualified Vet Nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you will be a strong patient advocate with the ability to maintain high levels of care, identify training gaps in clinics to then roll out the solutions!About the RoleWorking closely with the Regional Clinical Director and the Area Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of strategic planning as it relates to clinical training, education, clinical performance, and specific recruitment for our dedicated nursing teams across the Sydney South GP network.This role will offer you the opportunity to coach and mentor at a peer group level, resulting in an uplift in standards, patient care, capability and in turn client satisfaction and business performance.This offers an initial 9-month contract with the potential for a permanent position thereafterThe Regional Head Nurse role is combined with a clinical nursing position in GP to enable closer to full-time hours. Two days a week your Regional Head Nurse duties will see you visiting and working with the clinics that the South Sydney GP area consists of from Petersham to Wollongong (with the odd trip to Canberra!) - meaning the role requires availability to travelYou have the option of two or three days on the floor in your local Greencross GP clinic to fill the rest of your week!Your role and responsibilities will include but are not limited toWork with clinics and individual nurses to provide clinical trainingAddressing clinical standards of care and assisting the clinic wherever possible in increasing nurse capability and improving the nature and quality of client & patient interactionsProvide regional mentorship to nurses needing assistance with clinical standardsPositively influence clinical outcomes aligned with strategic initiatives relating to nurse clinical careIn collaboration with the Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director, constructing a training action plan where skills gaps have been identified in clinic teamsPrepare and deliver training at Team Leader Meetings and Nurse training seminarsOversee student placements and internships for the regionAssist Regional Clinical Director & Area Manager to identify relevant training and leverage L&D team to develop contentAssisting in interviewing, and induction of Head Nurse positions and providing assistance with other recruitment opportunitiesCollaborate with industry stakeholders to create opportunities and strengthen pipelineCollaborate with Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director to improve retention of Clinical nursing team membersAssist the Regional Clinical Director and operations team with upholding and adherence to the Greencross Standard of Care through education, training and mentoring of individuals and wider teamsAbout Your Skills and AbilitiesCertificate IV Veterinary Nursing or above - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing highly regardedHigh level knowledge and skill of professional veterinary nursing principles, practices, concepts and proceduresHave worked in a companion animal setting for a minimum of 3 years with a strong surgical backgroundProven strong focus on continuing education and trainingAbility to provide training and education to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the clinic teamsKnowledge of relevant educational content and appropriate methods of delivery and the ability to develop and facilitate relevant and effective education for adult learnersKnowledge of a variety of educational options such as academic education, experiential learning, consultation, teaching others, professional reading, distance learning, research and self-directed activitiesExcellent leadership and team building skillsStrong interpersonal skills to inspire patience, flexibility, creativity and perseverance in othersGood negotiation and conflict resolution skillsAbility in Microsoft Office including – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPointApply Now via the link!