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About the role
South West Healthcare is seeking applications from suitably skilled and experienced Registered Nurses for the ongoing position of Nurse Unit Manger (NUM) - Acute Care Unit. This full time position will be available from March 2024.
The NUM is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the human, physical and financial resources within the Acute Care Unit. The successful applicant will actively lead the Acute Care Unit in a consultative and participative manner ensuring well planned and coordinated services to clients and their families, whilst providing clinical leadership to foster patient focused and outcome directed nursing care.
This is a permanent full time (80 hours per fortnight) position with a monthly ADO. We may consider part time and/or flexible work options for this role.
The role will work collaboratively with the nursing and midwifery leadership group and be responsible for the leadership and management of the Acute Care Unit.
Position overview
- Ongoing full time position commencing March 2024
- Warrnambool Campus
- Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
In conjunction with the Position Description's selection criteria, the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following key requirements;
- A Registered Nurse holding a current Registration Certificate as required by AHPRA.
- A minimum of three years nursing management experience (as a NUM or Associate NUM).
- Demonstrated clinical assessment skills and advanced nursing care of the critically ill patient, with the use of evidence-based practice.
- Expert knowledge of clinical systems that promote safe patient care.
- Experience in human resource management including recruitment, workforce and performance planning.
- Demonstrated problem / conflict solving, team building, role model and change management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the ability to lead, consult and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including proven negotiation and delegation skills, to cultivate productive working relationships.
- Relevant post graduate qualifications or willingness to complete.
- Belong to relevant professional organisation.
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
- Internal and external professional development opportunities.
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 4 February 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Nurse Unit Manager Level 2.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
