Nurse Unit Manager (Num) (502123)

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This role will work in conjunction with the current Nurse Unit Manager of the Medical ward and the Nursing Director, to recruit and establish a collaborative team of staff, and provide a team approach to the management of a 50 bedded medical directorate.

The incumbent will be provided with a collaborative, supported environment, and will work closely with the current NUM to achieve best outcomes for the patients and staff.

Multidisciplinary teams and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years. The NWRH is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services. To succeed in this role you will be able to build productive networks with people at all levels and disciplines.

To be successful in the role the NUM will

• provide leadership to the ward, ensuring the provision of efficient and effective care.

• lead and manage the coordination of patient care and be responsible for managing the human, material and financial resources.

• possess leadership and decision-making skills and the ability to demonstrate a business focus delivering best care outcomes within the available resources.

• be responsible for the wards performance and activity levels and managing staff performance and development in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Educator.

• show initiative and be adaptable and responsive to change as well as resilient, and have the ability to remain calm and in control when under pressure.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Do you have?

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with post-graduate qualifications in leadership/management
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in medical ward nursing and have comprehensive knowledge in contemporary nursing management practice.
• Motivational, leadership, interpersonal and high level communication skills, with highly developed coaching, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative and self-directed in relation to clinical practice
• Ability to set priorities, and achieve agreed objectives
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and the ability to initiate and manage change

The hospital:

The North West Regional Hospital, Burnie is a 160 bed facility and is the principal referral centre for the North West Tasmanian community and provides general medicine, surgical (including orthopaedic), intensive care, cancer services, paediatric services, outpatient clinics and specialist services. The hospital has close ties with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School and with TAFE Tasmania thus providing opportunities for comprehensive clinical training programs.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing immediately.

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $126,411 - $132,325 per annum + 11% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant post graduate qualifications

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

How to Apply

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current CV
• 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties
• Qualifications

How do I submit my application?

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a form which includes uploading your 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.

Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before applying.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Maxine Wooler

Position: Nursing Director Critical Care and Acute Medicine
Phone: (03) 6493 6***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au

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