Rural Northwest Health is committed to achieving the best health for the Wimmera and Mallee community. Warracknabeal campus is one of three campuses and provides a comprehensive range of acute, urgent care, aged care, community health and allied services. Warracknabeal campus is located, a short distance from Warracknabeal’s central business district and approximately halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Latitude Recruitment is proud to partner with Rural Northwest Health in seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Acute and Urgent Care centre at the Warracknabeal Campus. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the operational effectiveness of the designated unit, including the day-to-day management of the clinical area, rosters, quality and safety for all, effective utilisation of resources, equipment and facilities and performance development and management of the clinical team.
The successful candidate will have:
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Relevant post graduate training or education in aged care, acute medical or emergency nursing.
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Relevant post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake.
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Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, person-centered care.
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Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role, including but not limited to Safe Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs.
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Adaptability to competing demands.
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Annual Flu vaccination.
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Current Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and NDIS Check, or willingness to obtain.
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
What is on offer:
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Personal and professional development opportunities.
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Generous salary packaging benefits.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment.
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Assistance with accommodation if required.
Applications should include a current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
For a confidential discussion, or a copy of the PD please contact jade@latituderecruitment.com.au