AddressPosition Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 3
Remuneration: $132 710.97 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38hrs
Requisition ID: REQ463735
Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to be responsible for the efficient management of the nursing and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision of nursing care in the Chronic Disease program/clinical stream. Managing a range of services, including, but not limited to: Chronic Disease Management, Chronic Care Programs (Diabetes, Respiratory, Pulmonary and Cardiac). Leading nursing staff, ensuring effective liaison between all health professionals and responsible for the environment, work, and health and safety management in the Chronic Disease program /clinical stream. Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) 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.
High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.
If you have:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and a post graduate qualification in leadership/management, with experience in the provision of Chronic Disease health services. Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
- Extensive nursing management experience and leadership skills with proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services
- Ability to effectively lead a nursing team within a complex multidisciplinary team environment
- Competence in relevant clinical and workforce management applications
We can offer you:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
- To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
- You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Browne on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 18 February 2024
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