We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager at our Rainbow campus!
Part Time (24 - 32 hours/fortnight)
Fixed Term (May 2025 - March 2026)
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employer Enterprise Agreement 2024-28
Classification: NM10 (NUM Level 1)
ABOUT US
West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality community outpatient services, disability and residential aged care and hospital care to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.
We provide generous support to undertake professional development.
Our Rainbow Hospital offers urgent care, and both low and high level residential aged care, all under one roof. A wide range of our services are also offered from our Rainbow site, including Allied Health, Pathology, Maternal and Child Health and more! For more information visit: https://www.wwhs.net.au/rainbow
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Nurse Unit Manager will lead a team of nursing professionals and health care workers to deliver quality care in a renowned and fully accredited residential aged care facility, while being embraced in a supportive culture, for career development by one of Victoria’s largest rural health services.
The Nurse Unit Manager will coordinate the clinical team, resident assessment and documentation, and general needs related to the home.
Strong communication skills, diplomacy and the ability to take the lead and be part of the team are essential.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Essential:
Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Well-developed leadership and effective communication (written and oral) skills, including negotiation and mediation, conflict resolution and problem solving.
Well-developed understanding of electronic documentation systems, and current aged care funding tools. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality improvement and the Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care) and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (acute care) processes.
Ability to motivate a team and display the values of West Wimmera Health Service.
Well-developed and recent clinical skills to deliver excellent resident care.
Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
Demonstrated effective organisational skills.
Commitment to the delivery of a high standard of customer service.
Desirable:
Hold or working towards a tertiary qualification in management.
Post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialty/management or progression towards.
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, using recent examples of your experiences.