Explore this exciting leadership opportunity to make a difference as a Nurse Unit Manager for Community Acute and Non-Acute Services, where you’ll lead a passionate team and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Community Acute and Non-Acute Services (CANAS) focuses on care models that prevent hospitalisations and facilitate transitions to appropriate rehabilitative and maintenance services. Key integrated services include Hospital in the Home, Hospital Avoidance Services, Residential Acute Care, Community Palliative Care, Complex Care Coordination, and Post-Acute Care. The CANAS team comprises interdisciplinary healthcare professionals who deliver collaborative, client-focussed care with acute, subacute, aged care providers, and General Practitioners.
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About us:
Community Acute and Non-Acute Services (CANAS) focuses on models of care that aim to substitute and avoid hospitalisation and transition clients to appropriate rehabilitative and maintenance services relating to the client's health needs. The integrated services that operate as a collective within CANAS include:
- Hospital in the Home (HITH)
- Hospital Avoidance Services
- Residential Acute Care Service (RACS)
- Community Palliative Care (CPC)
- Complex Care Coordination Program (CCC)
- Post-Acute Care Service (PACS)
- Cognition Services
The CANAS team is an interdisciplinary group of healthcare professionals who deliver collaborative client centred care in partnership with acute, subacute, aged health care partners and the General Practitioner.
About the role:
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) provides leadership and direction to the multidisciplinary staff in the implementation and continuous evaluation of best practice models of care for clients and their families within the home environment/community setting. CANAS models of care aim to substitute and avoid hospitalisation and transitions clients to appropriate ambulatory, rehabilitative, maintenance services or to health professionals in accordance to the client's health needs. In addition, the position may be required to provide advice and/or possible future coordination/management of HITH services for the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).
About you:
- The successful applicant must hold at least a Registered Nurse Certificate or tertiary degree in Nursing. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
- Post Graduate qualifications in the area of clinical expertise are considered highly desirable. Post Graduate qualifications in leadership and/or management are considered highly desirable.
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) RK5B619654
Applications close: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
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