Director Professional Governance - Kay Hyde
- Highlights the professional governance functions to achieve NMBWA objectives and legislative requirements.
- Provides high level of advice to the NMBWA Board, Chief Executive Officer and other key stakeholders.
- Contributes to strategic planning processes of NMBWA.
Brief summary of duties to be performed, listed in descending order of importance:
Shapes and Manages Strategy
Provides purpose and direction to the Professional Governance Department through the development of effective professional governance strategies, policies and programs.
Develops and manages the implementation of business plans, key performance indicators, programs and projects that support the achievement of organisational objectives and legislative responsibilities.
Ensures appropriate standards, quality assurance and quality improvement mechanisms are applied within NMBWA.
Contributes to NMBWA’s strategic planning and policy development processes.
Achieves Results
Provides accountable management and leadership to the Professional Governance Department.
Provides expert advice to the NMBWA Board, Chief Executive Officer and other key stakeholders.
Directs and coordinates strategies, policies and resources to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Public Sector policies and standards.
Leads and manages investigations and reviews of complaints and governance issues affecting nurses and midwives.
Monitors and reports on compliance of Professional Governance Department operations against organisational objectives, legislative requirements and NMBWA policies.
Analyses national and international trends that may impact on professional governance matters related to nursing and midwifery practice in Western Australia.
Leads complex compliance and governance related projects.
Evaluates the performance of the Department, identifies critical success factors and instigates continuous improvement strategies to achieve outcomes.
Acts as Deputy to the Chief Executive Officer.
Assumes accountability for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources of the Professional Governance Department.
3. Builds and Maintains Productive Relationships and Networks
Leads the building and retention of effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders including State Administrative Tribunal, other State and Commonwealth departments and peak bodies. Communicates NMBWA's vision and direction to key internal and external stakeholders and acts as an agent of change in building and understanding and commitment of stakeholders to NMBWA's objectives.
Provides leadership in promoting, encouraging and supporting innovative practices aligned to NMBWA's objectives.
Encourages and motivates employees to engage in continuous learning and provides appropriate professional development opportunities.
Represents NMBWA at a senior level before the State Administrative Tribunal, committees, working parties, seminars and other forums.
