We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our dynamic Child Health and Paediatrics team, driving excellence in patient care and outcomes while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and compassion.
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for overseeing the coordination of best practice standards in clinical care and person-centred approaches within the multidisciplinary Child Health and Paediatrics Unit. This role involves ensuring the optimal use of human and material resources for effective and efficient patient care.
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About us:
Our service incorporates School Based Youth Nurses, Child Health Nurses, Child Protection Liaison Officers and Early Intervention Clinicians working to deliver a service model that integrates and collaborates with other disciplines and community services, providing care to Gladstone children and their families. The Child health units delivers universally accessible services for all families with children aged from birth to 5 years. The service supports families and their children with emphasis on parenting, and health promotion, developmental assessment, referral pathways and social support.
About the role:
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of meeting best practice standards for clinical practice, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team Child Health and Paediatrics Unit, through the provision of effective and efficient human and material resources.
About you:
- Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A relevant postgraduate diploma or Master's degree is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at [email protected] and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5B618242
Applications close: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
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