Chief Nursing Officer

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Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.

For further information regarding the position please contact John Woollacott by emailing jwoollacott@kemh.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 28000.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form. Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to swilliams@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is looking for an experienced Chief Nursing Officer with NHS leadership or equivalent experience to work in a friendly and supportive team which provides high quality person-centred care in a well-resourced environment for its size and location. The hospital is the principal healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands providing a broad range of primary care health services as well as a range of elective and emergency secondary care services.

The Role

The Chief Nursing Officer [CNO] is a key member of the Falkland Islands Health Service’s Senior Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer [CMO], and under the line management of the Director of Health and Social Services, the CNO is responsible for the delivery of high-quality nursing care across the hospital and community, inclusive of both primary and secondary care services, this includes; ward-based care, intensive care, theatre, maternity, primary care, 0-19 and community nursing.

The CNO will ensure that nursing practice is the Falkland Islands is kept up-to-date and develops in line with relevant contemporary internationally recognised best practice.

The CNO will provide professional advice, guidance and line management to nursing teams, supporting each service area to delivery high quality person-centred care and meet agreed development objectives.

The Package

• A base salary of £47,928 to £54,924 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)
• A gratuity (lump sum) payment on completion of contract equivalent to 25% of the total salary value of the contract.
• A relocation allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Paid leave of 41 days comprising 30 days of annual leave and 11 days of government/public holidays.
• Free flights for employee and recognised dependants at post both at the beginning and end of the contract plus additional annual return flights after the first year.
• Good quality furnished accommodation at reasonable rental rates and a starter pack to help settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.