_{19th September, 2024}

We are seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our team in Rainbow in a full time or part time capacity!

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.

We cover 9 locations across Western Victoria including Goroke, Murtoa, Rupanyup, Minyip, Jeparit, Rainbow, Kaniva, Natimuk and Nhill.  


RELOCATION INCENTIVE AND RETENTION BONUSES FOR AGED CARE WORKERS...

• Aged care workers are eligible to receive a one-off payment of up to $16,500 to cover immediate and direct costs associated with permanently relocating to rural and remote areas within Australia!
• To be eligible for this incentive payment, the employee must relocate
  from a metropolitan or regional area (MM 1-3) to a MM 4-7 location and work for your rural or remote aged care service for a minimum of two years. Our Rainbow site is defined as an MMM6 location.
• The employee may also be eligible to receive an annual retention
  bonus for 2 years following relocation and permanent employment
  with your rural or remote aged care service.
• If you have any questions or need more information tailored to your role as a nurse, facility manager, aged care worker or allied health professional, please contact RuralLAP on 1800 RURAL LAP, 1800 861 819, agedcare@rurallap.com.au or visit rurallap.com.au

ABOUT THE ROLE/S:

• The Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Registered Nurse is to work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing/Nurse Unit Manager of the facility. They work with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate and foster the provision of best practice standards of nursing care to the patients/residents, their families and carers.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions in a variety of complex situations.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical care.
• Have an excellent understanding of iCare, ACFI and the Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care facilities).
• Have an excellent understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (acute facilities.
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences. 

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

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