Are you a passionate and driven Registered Nurse ready to step up and lead a dynamic surgical team? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you'll be a key leader, partnering with the NUM to guide and inspire nursing and midwifery staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care that meets the highest standards.
Interested? Submit your application now to be considered!
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.
Specialist Medical Services offered at the Rockhampton Hospital include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.
About the role:
While supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate Nurse Unit Manager provides leadership and direction to Nursing and Midwifery staff and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of safe, quality, and cost-effective nursing care consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the unit or area.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced level clinical skills and problem-solving skills.
- Assist and support the NUM in developing and improving the Unit/Ward operations to ensure financial sustainability and service delivery efficiencies and improved patient outcomes.
- Participate in the development and sustainability of a culture of leaning in a capable and educated nursing workforce.
- Maintain a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, working effectively with individuals, groups and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
About you:
- A 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 $58,298 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate of $61.20 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) RK5B621524
Applications close: Thursday, 6 March 2025
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