Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department

This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of $10,000 per year in addition to award entitlements on a full-time contract.

Remuneration: $124,263 – $124,263 + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Moree Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: 12.06.2023

Nurse Unit Manager - ED

Moree Hospital is hiring - Are you looking for your next leadership role? We would love to meet you!

About the job:
Come and further develop your skills by being responsible for all aspects of the unit environment and the standard of patient care in the unit.
The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, unit management and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources.
We need you to have prior NUM experience. The Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a nursing unit manager Level 1.

CO-ORDINATION OF PATIENT SERVICES:
You will be able to liaise with a multidisciplinary team for the provision of services to meet patient needs.
This will include the orchestration of services to meet patient needs after discharge; monitoring catering and transport services.

UNIT MANAGEMENT:Ensure the implementation of hospital/health service policy:
dissemination of information to all personnel;
maintaining environmental safety;
monitoring the use and maintenance of equipment;
monitoring the supply and use of stock and supplies;
monitoring cleaning services.

STAFF MANAGEMENT:
Challenge your leadership skills by providing direction, coordination and supervision of midwifery/ nursing activities;
training, appraisal and counselling of midwives and nurses;
rostering and/or allocation of midwifery/nursing staff;
Development and/or implementation of new midwifery and nursing practice according to patient needs.

Where you’ll be working:
Moree is located on the banks of the Mehi River, in the centre of the rich black-soil plains. It boasts a population of approximately 7500 and has all available services including daily flights and trains to Sydney. Moree Plains is renowned for its mineral-rich, naturally heated Artesian Water and boasts an active social and sporting calendar Moree is a town of relaxation and rejuvenation; and is situated in the beautiful Gwydir Valley in northwest New South Wales. One of the most popular recreational activities to do among locals and visitors is to visit the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre to enjoy the thermal springs, naturally heated to 41 degrees Celsius. For thrill-seekers, Moree Water Park is a popular attraction in the warmer months. Direct flights operate between Moree and Sydney 6 days a week.

The Moree Emergency Department is a dynamic, busy unit with a welcoming and supportive team.

Consider making the move to Moree - learn more: Moree Activities | NSW Holidays & Accommodation, Things to Do, Attractions and Events (visitnsw.com)

Requirements

Nursing Degree with current AHPRA Registration

Prior NUM Experience

We can offer you:
Support by the Acute Health Service Manager Moree Hospital, other NUMs/MUM as part of the Moree Management team and the wider HNELHD Services and Personnel.

All NSW Employees have access to the following:
Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

Up to 13 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)

Further details can be found here: Employee Benefits and Conditions | HNE Health (nsw.gov.au)

Need more information?

Read the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries or questions contact Melissa Toms at Melissa.Toms@health.nsw.gov.au
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The Fine Print:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all healthcare workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

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