Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 - Eloura Units & Shh Pecc

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $123,391.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ481095
Applications Close: Wednesday 24 April 2024This is a temporary Full Time 38hpw maternity relief position until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same/reduced hoursWhat you'll be doingThe NSW Public Health System Nurse' & Midwives' (State) Award states that the Nurse Unit Manager is 'the registered nurse in charge of a ward or unit or group of wards or units in a public hospital or health service or public health organisation' and is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and staff management.Terms used and their meaning:

• The term patient also refers to client, consumers, women and babies depending on the clinical context.
• The term health care team also refers to the multidisciplinary team and includes the nursing team within the clinical context.
• The term ward or unit also refers to a service, clinic or centre for which the Nurse Unit Manager is the manager and is responsible and accountable.

• The way in which the purpose is expressed or demonstrated will be dependent on the experience of the Nurse Unit Manager, the clinical context and the geographic location of work. As the manager of the unit the purpose of the Nurse Unit Manager role is to;

• Lead, direct and coordinate patient care, at the ward/unit level.
• Ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, while maintaining standards of care.
• Manage the business/management processes of the ward/unit.
• Model the CORE Values of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate 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. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria * Registered Nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards the same; or alternatively relevant work experience or combination of qualification and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery and practice of mental health nursing.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within the healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical services and manage change.
• Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and confidence in using Microsoft and health care information systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in the application of recovery orientated principles and the practice of trauma informed care.

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For role related queries or questions contact Andrea Kunosic on Andrea.Kunosic@health.nsw.gov.au