We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager at our Nhill Acute campus!
Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available.
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employer Enterprise Agreement 2024-28
Classification: ZC7 (above award) - $68.42 per hour plus penalties
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 Nhill campus offers the full range of our services, from urgent care, to allied health (including a hydrotherapy pool and gym), dental, elective surgery - orthopaedic, ophthalmic and oral, low and high level residential aged care, and much more! For more information visit: https://www.wwhs.net.au/nhill
THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING...
Is the senior nurse leader on site after hours and the senior resource for escalation of matters that may impact clinical care.
Has primary responsibility for site specific emergency response, after hours.
Supports the delivery of evidence based clinical care and quality patient outcomes by promoting professional nursing standards that align with WWHS policy and procedure.
Provides leadership, mentorship and guidance to all WW staff.
Facilitates a safe environment for patients, residents, visitors and staff.
Has responsibility for the leadership and management of designated portfolio’s as allocated by the Director of Nursing-Nhill (including rostering, quality, education).
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Essential:
Effective communication and organisational skills.
Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Post Graduate qualification in Nursing.
Minimum 5 years clinical experience.
Minimum 2 years management experience with demonstrated leadership ability.
Knowledge and understanding of the Nurses Enterprise Bargaining agreement and legislated safe patient ratio’s.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional groups.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability. to work in a high pressure environment.
Commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety.
Sound understanding of information technology and the operating systems utilised at WWHS (EMPREVO, BOSSnet, iPM, iCARE).
A commitment to WWHS values: Total care, Safety, Unity, Accountability and Innovation.
Desirable:
Post Graduate qualifications and Critical care Nursing experience.
RIPEN qualifications or willing to obtain
Previous experience working in a similar role or position.
Post graduate studies in Management (or working towards
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 MAY 2025
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