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Form of work Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Medicine, Specialist Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Location University Hospital Geelong
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
Broaden Your Horizons
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia
Lead the development of a new 16 bed combined general medical and gastroenterology ward.
Enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service while living in our stunning region
Fulltime ongoing role – help build an innovative team that meets needs of the community
About the facility
Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1,000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.
About the role
We are excited to offer a leadership opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse to lead the development of a new 16 bed combined general medical and gastroenterology ward. The role of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is to co-ordinate and manage the day to day operations of the ward encompassing strategic planning of financial, capital, human and physical resources. The NUM will act as a role model, providing leadership and practice within the core values of Barwon Health. Overall the NUM will form an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be required to ensure highly responsive and flexible service to internal and external health care providers. The position is full time and ongoing.
About the culture
Embark on a remarkable leadership journey within the Medicine Directorate's senior leadership team. Our team thrives on a supportive, professional, and friendly culture, dedicated to providing efficient, timely, and evidence-based care to our community. As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in a cutting-edge 16-bed combined general medical and gastroenterology ward. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering you to build an exceptional team that excels in meeting the unique needs of our patients. Your role as a role model will inspire others, as you lead with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to our core values. Join us in delivering extraordinary healthcare while enjoying the stunning surroundings of our region.
What we offer
Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
Access to employee wellness facility
A genuine community feel - we look after each other
Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
Ability to take leave without pay and purchase additional leave
Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
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 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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 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 talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au 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.
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 Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
Essential: Ability to takes a leadership role in strategic and daily issues
Essential: Proven ability to manage change
Essential: Significant level of nursing skills and is easily identified as a role model of clinical competence
Essential: Demonstrated ability in the development of cohesive teams and sound knowledge of team functioning
Essential: Proven commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence-based approach to care
Essential: Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development
Essential: Understanding of and commitment to Health Service Key Performance Indicators
Desirable: Membership of an appropriate professional association
Desirable: Relevant management qualification
Desirable: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Fiona Gray
Contact Person Job Title
Contact Number (03) 4215 2148
Closing Date 11/06/2023
