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CHIEF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY OFFICER ACT HEALTH

CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK CNMO, ACT Health

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 3

ACT Health 4

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

7

Employment Terms & Conditions

10

How to Apply

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) position is your opportunity to put your credible high level

strategic leadership and extensive and successful experience in leading nursing and midwifery policy into

meeting the challenges of delivering contemporary, evidence based best practice across the Australian Capital

Territory (ACT), whilst also forming strong partnerships with your colleagues nationally.

Your role is a pivotal territory-wide leadership and influencing role for the professions. It provides important,

strategic advice to inform ACT Health policy and is instrumental in developing, implementing and evaluating

nursing and midwifery specific policy. As a leader within the Health Systems, Policy and Research Group you

will be contributing to ACT Health’s, vision and strategic direction.

Significantly, you will be leading the professions quality initiatives, and have an indirect role in planning and

delivery of health systems and services through influencing management and practices. Your personal

leadership style in fostering inter-professional collaboration will contribute to a positive culture through the

Office of Professional Leadership and Education along with the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Psychiatrist

and the Chief Allied Health Officer.

To be the successful candidate you will demonstrate: exemplary interpersonal, communication and

influencing skills; the ability to form strong and constructive strategic working partnerships; senior strategic

leadership of major reform; senior management experience at executive level within the professions;

experienced leadership to a complex multidisciplinary organisation; significant experience in leading service

reviews within the professions and analysis of complex, contentious and sensitive issues; advice and

information in policy including influencing consultative processes with a diverse range of stakeholders;

comprehensive and contemporary knowledge of emerging issues, trends, education and workforce issues

within the professions.

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Registration Board Australia is essential and relevant post

graduate tertiary qualifications are desirable.



ACT HEALTH

The ACT Health Directorate (AHD) is responsible for the stewardship of the health system in the ACT. AHD

provides a strong policy and population health capability based on a foundation of world-leading health

and medical research.

ACT Health Directorate develops strategies and sets the direction to ensure that services meet community

needs and expectations, deliver improved health outcomes, and that the health system is innovative,

effective, and sustainable now and in the future.

ACT Health has responsibility for:

• developing strategic policy and stewardship of the health system, including working with the

Commonwealth on key health improvement initiatives.

• managing demand for and supply of health services across the territory.

• improving the health and wellbeing of the ACT population by promoting healthy behaviours and

lifestyles and through ongoing monitoring and evaluation of health programs and policy.

• preventing, and providing a timely response to, potential public health incidents.

• leading the health workforce and clinical training strategy including building strong partnerships with

key academic institutions and training providers,

• commissioning and managing multi-million-dollar contracts for the provision of health services,

including partnerships with community sector organisations, peak bodies and advocacy groups,

• strategic infrastructure, and facility and health planning,

• monitoring and enforcement of public health regulations, and

• providing public health advice.

HEALTH SYSTEMS, POLICY AND RESEARCH GROUP

The Health Systems, Policy and Research Group is responsible for all strategic health policy, program, quality

and planning ACT health system-wide service delivery models. The Group leads the population health,

protection and prevention functions to improve health outcomes for the ACT community.

The Group has a significant focus on health and medical research, professional leadership and education to

support the delivery of research-led, evidence based, high quality health care for the ACT.



THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION

The Office of Professional Leadership and Education has a critical role in fostering a high-performance culture

by creating an environment for consistent, high clinical standards and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The Office plays a key role in:

• Identifying trends in the delivery of health services and workforce across the ACT

• Showing leadership and setting the strategic direction for the nursing and midwifery workforce

• Collaborating with other areas that lead whole of ACT health strategy and planning functions, both

within the Health Directorate and including Canberra Health Services

• Assisting to develop policy that will result in maintenance of professional standards required under

the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS)

• Providing expert, strategic, timely advice on emerging issues at the local, state, national and

international levels; and developing policies and initiatives which support the delivery of health

priorities and achievement of government health objectives

• Guiding and promoting research and continuous improvement of professional practice

• Representing the Territory on relevant local and national forums.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

The Employee Values

The ACT Public Service (ACTPS) Employee Values and Signature Behaviours defines who they are as an

organisation. They are the touchstones by which one should measure their own – and others’ – behaviour. In

a service as diverse as ACTPS, how those values and behaviours are given life will look different depending on

their particular professional and organisational context, but those unifying Values and Signature Behaviours

will still be recognisable.

The ACTPS Employee Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation are enshrined in the Public

Sector Management Standards and carry the endorsement of the Head of Service and the Strategic Board.

Respect Respect in the ACTPS means treating others with the sensitivity, courtesy and understanding one would wish

for themselves, and recognising that everyone has something to offer. It means thinking “would I be happy if

this was happening to me” and rests on a foundation of fundamental decency in dealings with colleagues and

clients alike.



Integrity Integrity in the ACTPS means being apolitical, honest, dependable, and accountable in dealings with ministers,

the Parliament, the public and each other. It means recognising achievement, not shirking uncomfortable

conversations and implies a consistency in dealings with others.

Collaboration Collaboration in the ACTPS means actively sharing information and resources, working together towards

shared goals and asking, “who else do I need to talk to to get this right”. It means actively seeking opportunities

for breaking down unhealthy silos and relies on genuine engagement with colleagues in the ACTPS and with

the broader community.

Innovation Innovation in the ACTPS means asking “but why”, actively seeking out new and better ways of doing what they

do (as well as better things to do), and not settling for how it has always been. It means empowering colleagues

at all levels to raise new ideas and necessitates sensible and thoughtful engagement with risk.

While managers and senior staff have a heightened responsibility to model the values and signature

behaviours, the obligation is to continually test one’s own behaviours against the descriptions set out in this

Code. It gives both permissions to raise concerns and a language in which to have a conversation about

improving workplaces. These should be ongoing conversations, as well as a focus of regular performance

management and professional development discussions.

All the values and signature behaviours are equally important, but at times one may need to give one value

more prominence than another. That said, it should be avoided giving one value so much importance that

others cannot be observed.



CHIEF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY OFFICER

POSITION PURPOSE

The Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) is responsible for the provision of professional and strategic

leadership for the nursing and midwifery professions across the ACT health system, and for collaborating and

providing advice to the ACT Government regarding nursing and midwifery related matters. The position is

responsible for assisting in the delivery of workforce reforms, workforce planning and for strengthening and

developing nursing and midwifery services through innovative models of care and service delivery.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The CNMO is expected to:

• Provide professional leadership and strategic direction for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the

ACT in consultation with relevant stakeholders and informed by an expert awareness of emerging

trends, clinical reform issues and strategic workforce development at local and national levels.

• Provide strategic evidence-based policy advice to the ACT Government and key stakeholders in

relation to nursing and midwifery.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of effective clinical governance policy in relation to

nursing and midwifery in accordance with professional standards and codes of conduct, legislative

requirements and cultural security principles.

• Lead and participate in strategic continuous improvement of nursing and midwifery practice to

improve clinical and health system outcomes and drive system wide improvements.

View the full outline of duties and responsibilities in the Position Description.

SELECTION CRITERIA The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer will demonstrate skill, experience and knowledge in the following criteria:

1. Builds a culture of improving practice and valuing diversity by motivating, respecting and developing

people

2. Ability to inspire a sense of purpose and direction through innovation and risk engagement by thinking

broadly and developing solutions

3. Develops organisational capability to deliver results by progressing evidence-based policies and

procedures.

4. Evidence of sound judgement and is responsive and ethical in managing resources wisely and with

probity



5. Fosters collaboration by building and maintaining key relationships effectively across government

6. Works to improve outcomes by understanding, anticipating and evaluating client needs effectively

thereby creating partnerships and co-operation

QUALIFICATIONS The incumbent must be:

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

CHALLENGES

Major challenges currently associated with the role include:

• The recent structural review of ACT Health requires this role to re-establish relationships with the

hospital systems (public and private) and with key service managers and professional leads.

• A requirement to deliver on long running projects critical to government, ACT Health and the nursing

workforce.

• The requirement to develop and influence implementation of contemporary policy in relation to

workforce, models of care and quality and safety to ensure ACT Health is seen as a leader in the

provision of exemplary patient care and staff wellbeing outcomes.

• As the CNMO influence the nursing workforce and the system at large to work collaboratively towards

developing multi-disciplinary patient centred models of care.

REPORTING & KEY RELATIONSHIPS Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, Health Systems, Policy and Research, the CNMO is responsible for

the strategic and professional leadership, innovation and governance for nursing and midwifery at all levels in

the ACT health system.

Reporting into the CNMO are a team of 15 staff members from the Nursing & Midwifery, Research, Projects

and Clinical Placement Offices.



KEY DATA

Staffing

Annual Budget

Service Location

Useful Links

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Approximately $3.5m ($2m labour and $1.5m operating)

ACT Health Directorate, Woden, Canberra

Role Description

ACT Health Directorate

Organisation Chart

https://www.health.act.gov.au/



EMPLOYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

REMUNERATION A base salary of $227,160 plus super & other applicable

allowances

CLASSIFICATION Executive Level 2.2

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROBITY CHECKS

Information on a person’s suitability for appointment is obtained for all appointments. Potential appointees

will be asked whether there are any reasons why they should not be appointed such as: Information on a

person’s criminal history and other associated probity checks will be sought from those candidates whose

application has progressed to shortlisting for interview.

Applicants unsure about the definition of disclosable criminal convictions or status of any criminal conviction

may wish to seek legal advice in responding to the probity check questions. (A ‘disclosable’ conviction is one

that is recorded by the court and has not been rehabilitated or spent under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation

of Offenders) Act 1986 and, in the case of Commonwealth convictions, the Crimes Act 1914 (Commonwealth),

and does not breach the confidentiality provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.)



HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th September 2019

The reference number to include in your application is H19_3171

For a confidential discussion, please contact Principal Consultant, Liz Hlipala:

M: +61 (0)401 122 301

E: [email protected]

Please submit application documentation to Executive Search Coordinator, Kaavya Nithi:

T: +61 (0)2 9900 0108

E: [email protected]

It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next

business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator

listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if

necessary.

Your application must include:

1. Completed HG Application Form

2. Cover letter addressed to the search consultant;

3. A written response addressing the key selection criteria, found on page 7/8; and

4. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae

https://hardygroupintl.com/resources/search-candidate-form.pdf



REFEREES

You will need to provide details of three (3) professional referees. To do so, complete the relevant fields in

the Candidate Profile. You should carefully consider who you select to approach to provide reference advice.

Your current manager must be included. It is customary for referee reports to be requested after interview

and if you are the preferred candidate, your permission will be requested prior to contacting your referees.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HG complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), all applications are treated by HG in strict confidence, however

in submitting an application you are extending permission to share your application with the Selection Panel.

Personal Information will be used to assess your suitability for appointment to this Positions Health Services.

As part of the selection process, personal information will be dealt with in accordance with HG’s Privacy Policy

and the Information Privacy Act 2009.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Directorate: Health Position Number: E773

Division: Health Systems, Policy and Research Classification: Executive Level 2.2

Business Unit: Office of Professional Leadership and Education Location: Woden

Position Title: ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Last Reviewed: June 2019

DIRECTORATE OVERVIEW

The ACT Health Directorate (AHD) is responsible for the stewardship of the health system in the ACT. AHD provides a strong policy and population health capability based on a foundation of world-leading health and medical research. ACT Health Directorate develops strategies and sets the direction to ensure that services meet community needs and expectations, deliver improved health outcomes, and that the health system is innovative, effective, and sustainable now and in the future.

DIVISION OVERVIEW

The Health Systems, Policy and Research Group is responsible for all strategic health policy, program, quality and planning ACT health system-wide service delivery models. The Group leads the population health, protection and prevention functions to improve health outcomes for the ACT community. The Group has a significant focus on health and medical research, professional leadership and education to support the delivery of research-led, evidence based, high quality health care for the ACT.

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW

The Office of Professional Leadership and Education has a critical role in fostering a high performance culture by creating an environment for consistent, high clinical standards and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The Office plays a key role in:

• Identifying trends in the delivery of health services and workforce across the ACT

• Showing leadership and setting the strategic direction for the nursing and midwifery workforce

• Collaborating with other areas that lead whole of ACT health strategy and planning functions, both within the Health Directorate and including Canberra Health Services

• Assisting to develop policy that will result in maintenance of professional standards required under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS)

• Providing expert, strategic, timely advice on emerging issues at the local, state, national and international levels; and developing policies and initiatives which support the delivery of health priorities and achievement of government health objectives

• Guiding and promoting research and continuous improvement of professional practice

• Representing the Territory on relevant local and national forums

The Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) is responsible for the provision of professional and strategic leadership for the nursing and midwifery professions across the ACT health system, and for collaborating and providing advice to the ACT Government regarding nursing and midwifery related matters. The position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of workforce reforms, workforce planning and for strengthening and developing nursing and midwifery services through innovative models of care and service delivery.

The CNMO will play a key role in developing a collaborative and strategic approach to nursing and midwifery for the ACT and at a national level. The role is responsible for setting the strategic, professional and workforce oriented agenda for nursing and midwifery in the ACT including:

• Providing professional leadership and strategic direction for the nursing and midwifery workforce in the ACT in consultation with relevant stakeholders and informed by an expert awareness of emerging trends, clinical reform issues and strategic workforce development at local and national levels.

• Providing strategic evidence-based policy advice to the ACT Government and key stakeholders in relation to nursing and midwifery.

• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of effective clinical governance policy in relation to nursing and midwifery in accordance with professional standards and codes of conduct, legislative requirements and cultural security principles.

• Leading and participating in strategic continuous improvement of nursing and midwifery practice to improve clinical and health system outcomes and drive system wide improvements.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILTIES

To be successful in the role, the incumbent will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally and work collaboratively, with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex high level team.

Reporting to the Deputy Director General, Health Systems, Policy and Research, the CNMO is responsible for the strategic and professional leadership, innovation and governance for nursing and midwifery at all levels in the ACT health system. The key duties of the CNMO are to:

• Provide advice and direction on a broad range of issues in the area of nursing and midwifery, issues including workforce planning and reform, nursing recruitment and retention; regulation, quality and best practice; education, training and scholarships; and research as well as nursing related policy across the health and community care system.

• Provide leadership for Nurses and Midwives across the ACT health system in public, private and non-government providers, in clinical practice and models of care, professional development, education, teaching, and quality improvement activities.

• Oversee and drive the following functions in relation to the Nursing and Midwifery workforce:

o territory wide strategic workforce planning, research and analysis, o university liaison and health professional education reform, o professional workforce advisory networks, o national workforce planning advice, and o new workforce models.

• Work in partnership with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Allied Health Officer to ensure that there is a consistent and a whole of system approach to patient centred health care.

• Provide advice to inform government policy, including coordinating, developing, implementing and evaluating nursing and midwifery policy within the ACT health system.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with the national and state Chief Nurses and Midwives and other Nursing and Midwifery leaders to ensure ACT Health is contemporary with national and international evidence based and best practice trends.

• Proactively engage with the Office for Research within ACT Health to support inter-disciplinary research and translate outcomes into new practices and improved patient outcomes.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clinical governance policy in relation to nursing and midwifery in accordance with professional standards and codes of conduct, legislative requirements and cultural security principles.

• Lead and participate in strategic continuous improvement of nursing and midwifery practice to improve clinical outcomes and drive improvement.

• Lead improvement in the save provision of care.

• Proactively identify and pursue approaches and opportunities to engage health service stakeholders/clients, resolve issues and facilitate improved service delivery outcomes.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a knowledge management infrastructure to ensure that management of organisational knowledge is seen as a strategic asset to further ACT Health’s goals.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications should address the selection criteria below which are based on the ACTPS Executive Capabilities:

1. Leads and values people

• Motivates and develops people

• Values diversity and respects individuals

• Builds a culture of improving practice

2. Shapes strategic thinking

• Inspires a sense of purpose and direction

• Encourages innovation and engages with risk

• Thinks broadly and develops solutions

3. Achieves results with integrity

• Develops organisational capability to deliver results

• Manages resources wisely and with probity

• Progresses evidence based policies and procedures

• Shows sound judgement, is responsive and ethical

4. Fosters collaboration

• Listens and communicates with influence

• Engages effectively across government

• Builds and maintains key relationships

5. Exemplifies citizen, community and service focus

• Understands, anticipates and evaluates client needs

• Creates partnerships and co-operation

• Works to improve outcomes

Executive Capabilities are a way of describing the behaviours that characterise successful ACTPS executives and the values and personal attributes that support these behaviours. They also provide an integrated and consistent means of assisting executives to identify developmental needs and achieve significant and measurable growth in areas such as leadership, strategic vision and effective management.

Information on Executive Capabilities for the ACTPS is available at https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/employment-framework/for-executives/actps-executiveemployment-conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/employment-framework/for-executives/actps-executiveemployment-conditions




Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

RN5.3

Nursing and Midwifery Office

RN3.2

RN3.2

AS05

AS04

RN3.2

Projects

RN4.3

RN4.3

SOGC

SOGA

Clinical Placement Office

RN3.2

HP03

AS05

AS04

AS03

Research

Professor Level 5

Professor Level 5

AS04

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