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SalaryReference Number 182752
Position Title Associate Nurse Unit Manager -The Acute Neurosciences Unit (ANU)
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Medicine, Specialist Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 64
Position Summary
- Develop your clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and dynamic team
- Grow your career at an organisation invested in your ongoing development
- Excellent career development opportunity at a leading organisation
- Stimulating working environment within a dynamic and supportive team
- Temporary part time position (parental leave cover) - 64 hours per fortnight till 13th March 2025,
The Acute Neurosciences Unit (ANU) is a stand-alone Neurosciences unit with state of the art equipment to support best practice standards and smooth patient flow at University Hospital Geelong. ANU is an 18 bed unit, comprised of 16 general neurology beds, incorporating a stroke unit and 2 beds for extended Epilepsy monitoring. The department of Neurology offers a large team of Neurologists who are experienced within all areas of this speciality. The nursing team work closely within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible health outcomes for patients in our region. The Acute Neurosciences Unit on Heath Wing 2 centrally located at University Hospital Geelong, only minutes from our CBD and vibrant waterfront.
About the role
The Acute Neurosciences Unit is looking for a highly motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join the leadership team. The ANUM takes a leadership role in strategic and daily operations of the unit with well-developed problem solving abilities a must. Your role will be within a dynamic and supportive unit where teamwork is paramount. You must have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both written and verbal. You will have a passion to provide high quality patient care, the ability to work a rotating roster and an interest in quality improvement, leadership and change management. Clinical experience will focus on developing patient assessment skills and interventions aimed at providing optimal patient outcomes. You will be supported in your clinical and professional development by dedicated clinical nurse educators and mentors.
About the culture
Our staff thrive in a challenging and busy environment, receive enjoyment from being a part of a highly recognised team and truly strive to deliver best practice. Most importantly our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values underpinning all that we do. If you are looking to work in a friendly, well supported team, we encourage you to apply.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy. #S-DNI
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Registered Nurse with current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Essential: Clinical expertise in Stroke/Neurology or medical nursing skills and is easily identified as a role model of clinical competence
Essential: Strong understanding of team function and ability to work and support a cohesive team with a proven ability to support change
Desirable: Post graduate qualification in the relevant specialty
Desirable: Relevant management qualification
Contact Person Alannah Katzer
Contact Person Job Title Nurse Unit Manager
Contact Number 4215 2274
Contact Email alannah@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 16/01/2024
