We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager in a full-time capacity at our Iona Digby Harris Home, based in Nhill!
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employer Enterprise Agreement 2024-28
Classification: NM10
For further information contact the Acting Director of Nursing, Nhill: judith.thomson@wwhs.net.au
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.
Iona Digby Harris Home is a 26-bed high care nursing home adjacent to Nhill Hospital. The home offers several different levels of care for residents. For more information visit: https://www.wwhs.net.au/nhill-aged-care
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:
Effective communication and organisational skills.
Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
Well-developed leadership and 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 Standard process.
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.
Desirable:
Hold or working towards a tertiary qualification in management.
Post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialty/management or progression towards.
Prerequisites:
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Working with Children Check
Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives
Australian Driver’s License
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.