Nurse Unit Manager - Chemotherapy

Reference Number 16613
Position Title Nurse Unit Manager - Chemotherapy
Employment Type Fixed Term, Full Time
Department/Unit Chemotherapy
Location Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon West
Enterprise Agreement Classification 22 - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 - Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Salary $60.61
Hours 80
Position Summary

Nurse Unit Manager – Chemotherapy

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) have an exciting fixed term opportunity for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join the Chemotherapy team.

LRH provides comprehensive cancer care services including chemotherapy day unit services, with provision of coordinated and specialised cancer services to our community.

Reporting to the General Manager of Ambulatory and Allied Services this position plays an important role in providing leadership and management for our Chemotherapy Unit. The successful applicant shall play a pivotal role in the provision of high-quality and person-centred care.

For more information, please refer to the position description, alternativity contact the General Manager of Ambulatory and Allied Services on (03) 5173 8583 or via email mkerr@lrh.com.au, for a confidential discussion.

Our ideal candidate will have:
Minimum of years clinical experience
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including financial and human resource management
Demonstrated team player and ability to work within an interdisciplinary framework
A passion for best practice in delivery of cancer care and chemotherapy services
Time management skills, ensuring deadlines are met
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication including experience in analysing data, writing reports and making recommendations
Budgetary knowledge and understanding of funding implications, including sub-acute activity targets
Demonstrated ability to introduce and manage change
Adherence to safe practice standards and policies
High level decision-making ability
Basic understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook

Why work for LRH?

You’ll be provided with a fast-paced, dynamic environment that is dedicated to safety best practices and passionate about person-centred care and patient advocacy. No day will be the same, full of challenges and opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills and continued education and career growth.

Our employees also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Generous salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
Paid parental leave
Flexible work options
Staff wellness programs, including dieticians and psychologists
Daily education sessions
Study time to assist with maintaining your mandatory training requirement
Celebration of inclusivity days
Free onsite parking
A friendly and supportive team, with a focus on continuous learning and development
High-quality person-centred care in clinical and mental health across the entire Gippsland region.
A collaborative and innovative working environment
Ongoing career growth

About LRH

LRH was proud to be the recipient of the 2022 Premier’s Health Service of the Year (medium). This prestigious accolade recognises the leadership and excellence in the provision of publicly funded healthcare and the amazing work our team does to drive change and improvement in the health outcomes for the Victorian community.

As Gippsland’s largest employer, LRH is located 150 km east of Melbourne at Traralgon and is the regional provider of specialist health services in Gippsland. LRH cares for a population of more than 290,000, with a catchment covering about 42,000 square kilometres from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east.

Our services include cardiac care, surgery, medical care, dialysis, emergency care, aged care, obstetrics, allied health, rehabilitation, and pharmacy services. Medical and radiation oncology are also offered on site. LRH is the main provider of acute mental health services in Gippsland with inpatient care at the hospital and community mental health teams in the Latrobe Valley, Sale, Bairnsdale, Yarram, Orbost, Warragul and Wonthaggi. As a purpose-built teaching hospital, we have close relationships with local and leading education facilities, as well as an internal education and training dedicated to upskilling our team.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, impending growth and opportunity is just around the corner and we are continuing our commitment to our workplace culture and becoming an employer of choice in our region.

Our unique difference

Regional lifestyle opportunities
Access to excellent schools, health and transport services
Generous salary packaging benefits paid parental leave, and flexible working conditions
Expanding specialist services with future redevelopments & expansions

Diversity and Inclusion

At LRH we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value 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 sexuality. We are also committed to positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8653. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People & Culture team via email at peoplecultureadmin@lrh.com.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will contact you.

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Evidence of Vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. Applicants for public facing positions will also be required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination (or exemption) prior to commencement

Selection Criteria Essential: Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
Essential: AHPRA registration
Essential: Demonstrated Leadership and management experience, including financial and human resource management
Essential: Demonstrated team player and ability to work within a multidisciplinary framework
Essential: Quality improvement work – demonstrating the ability to introduce and manage change
Essential: High level problem solving and decision-making ability
Essential: Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and strong time management skills
Essential: Adherence to safe practice standards and policies, also contributing to relevant policy review
Contact Person Marie Kerr
Contact Number (03) 5173 8583
Closing Date 27/03/2023

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