We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight) or part time (hours negotiable)capacity based at 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 Acute hospital and Residential Aged Care facility.
The Nurse Unit Manager works with the Director of Nursing to coordinate the clinical team, resident and patient assessment and documentation, as well as the general needs related to the Rainbow facility.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
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.
Have an understanding of electronic documentation systems, and current aged care funding tools.
Demonstrate 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.
The ability to motivate a team and display the values of West Wimmera Health Service.
Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
Demonstrate effective organisational skills and a commitment to deliver a high standard of customer service.
Desirable:
Qualification in management or equivalent field.
Post graduate qualification relevant to position or field
PRE-REQUISITES:
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Working with Children Check.
Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
Australian Driver’s Licence.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES:
To ensure the health service always delivers quality services.
To continuously improve health service delivery through effective management of the facility.
Oversee all supervisory duties of the unit, overseeing Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurse and Health Care Workers.
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.