We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Acute and Urgent Care department at Rural Northwest Health’s Warracknabeal campus on a 12-month fixed-term contract role. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of clinical care, and performance monitoring of the acute and urgent care team members.
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant post-graduate training or education in aged care, acute medical or emergency nursing
- Relevant post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake
- Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, consumer-centered care
- Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role including, but not limited to, Safe
- Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs
- Adaptability to competing demands
- Current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current flu vaccination
What we can offer you:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment
- Assistance with accommodation if required
- Accrued day off (ADO) entitlement for full time employee