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Form of workWork for one of Australia’s leading healthcare groups
Located in the Western Suburbs
Work 32 hours per week!
Why work for St Vincent’s Correctional Health Service?
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients
Job development opportunities in a growing service and support for professional development
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Correctional health allowance, and Free car parking
About the Role
As part of the senior leadership team the Associate Nurse Unit Manager will manage day to day clinical operations in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will provide direction, guidance and support to the nursing team and escalate care of the deteriorating patient. The Associated Nurse Unit Manager will manage daily staffing allocation to ensure appropriate skill mix.
Under the delegation of the NUM, the ANUM;
Is responsible for providing leadership and mentoring to the Nursing Team.
Is responsible for leading, coordinating and providing efficient and effective resource management to achieve optimum resident outcomes, in accordance with relevant legislation, professional and operational standards
Deputises for the NUM within the SVHM guidelines and practices, when required.
Classifications for this position will range from YW11 – YW12 ($106,834.00 - $110,432.10 per annum)
About you
You are a motivated, engaging, and compassionate person who is looking to make a difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable. You have experience working in an acute tertiary or subacute ward. You possess attributes including resilience, integrity and the ability to lead a team while remaining professional at all times. You demonstrate a high level of moral values, interpersonal skills and strive to deliver consistency in the care you provide.
Your Contribution
Take responsibility for the daily operational management of the unit, nursing staff and patients through accountability as the senior nurse on shift.
Participate in relevant multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, ward rounds and other clinical management meetings for team based care planning.
Lead and contribute to the planning and development of the unit and actively participate in team based quality and service improvement activities.
Provide high quality care that is safe, effective, timely, clinically appropriate and in accordance to professional nursing standards and best practice, ensuring the nursing team do the same.
Respond to and escalate clinical changes in patient’s conditions and initiate consultations with relevant medical/nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team as required.
Provide education to patients regarding medication, self-help and coping strategies and symptom management.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation, adhering to all aspects of confidentiality.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Current APHRA nursing registration.
Substantial experiences as a Registered Nurse or Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in the acute, sub-acute, and/or primary health care settings as a Registered Nurse or associate Nurse Unit Manager
Proven ability to work under pressure, excellent time management skills and understand change management
Commitment to providing high quality health services using a person-centred approach to care
Experience working within Correctional Health care setting/s and as an Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent desired but not mandatory
High-level skills in Microsoft Office software and sound information technology skills
What we offer
Salary packaging (increase your take home pay)
Employee Assistance Program
Free Staff Car Park
Comprehensive orientation
Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
About the St Vincent's Correctional Health Service (SVCHS)
SVCHS at Port Phillip Prison (PPP) provides primary health, secondary medical health and mental health care to prisoners at Port Phillip Prison, Laverton. Port Phillip Prison is a maximum security male prison accommodating approximately 1107 inmates and is situated 20 km West of Melbourne. St. John’s inpatient unit is a 40 bed subacute medical ward providing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. On site services include, haemodialysis, Palliative Care, Complex wound management, day oncology treatments, post-surgical/early discharge care, infectious disease management and rehabilitation programs.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
The on-boarding process to Port Phillip Prison involves a lengthy security clearance process, so recruitment and interviewing will begin with expediency. If you do not want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enter SVHM Correctional Health, please apply ASAP.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by Victoria Police as well as a National Police Check that will be undertaken by Prison Security. SVHM will only issue contracts when all security clearances have been approved.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Review the following documents:
JR136064_PD - ANUM Correctional Health 2023.pdf
Contact Details:Belinda Geelhuizen, ***************@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
4 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au
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