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• The Specialist Outpatient Department provides quality Specialist assessment, diagnosis, and consultation for patients in an Ambulatory or non-inpatient care setting.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity available for up to 12 months
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the operational management of the day-to-day service activities within the Specialist Outpatients Department including the effective management of the human, financial and material resources of the Service.
The Nurse Manager role:
- has an advanced level of autonomous professional practice
- has an advanced level of decision making skill, knowledge and capability
- undertakes operational leadership
- works collectively to apply the principles of good clinical governance
- applies professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and other stakeholders.
- use high level interpersonal and communication skills that support effective communication negotiation and consultation with a wide range of stakeholders – both internal and external to WMH
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability in managing a nursing team in a multidisciplinary environment utilising the principles of contemporary human, financial and material resources.
- Ability to use clinical information and other technology systems to enhance clinical practice and performance in the Specialist Outpatients service.
- Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all stakeholders – internal and external including effective communication of issues through regular engagement sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage service improvement activities to ensure achievement of key outcomes and deliverables within nominated timeframes.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
