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SalaryAbout the role
The Nurse Unit Manager – Gatton Health is a Registered Nurse who is recognised as an advanced level practitioner with expertise in nursing leadership. This role will also demonstrate expertise and leadership skills within Gatton Health which includes knowledge of contemporary nursing practice; and extensive knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
The Nurse Unit Manager demonstrates:
- an advanced level of autonomous professional and clinical practice;
- an advanced level of decision making in collaboration;
- an advanced level of operational and management expertise;
- undertaking operational leadership;
- working collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance; and
- application of professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and other stakeholders.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory in rural hospital nursing and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, strong teams within a framework of open communication and the establishment of a positive environment across the broad clinical interprofessional team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others.
- Demonstrated contemporary management knowledge and skills specifically the ability to deliver effective human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated legislation / policy knowledge and the ability to develop documents supporting the application of same.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
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
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- 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.
