At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Company: Join a supportive Hospital and Health Service family in beautiful Bundaberg.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience the stunning coastal living and community connections in the Wide Bay region.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in palliative care and rehabilitation while enjoying a laid-back lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in nursing, particularly in palliative care and rehabilitation.
The predicted salary is between 174208 - 174208 $ per year.
Join the Palliative, Acute Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke (PARAS) unit as a Nurse Unit Manager and lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a rewarding clinical environment. If you have a strong focus on palliative care, rehabilitation and stroke recovery, wanting to make a meaningful difference, this rewarding role is for you. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your leadership expertise to a specialised service whilst living in a region known for its natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle.
Your opportunity: The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a clinical manager, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient-centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Palliative Acute Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke (PARAS) Unit. The NUM provides professional and operational leadership and direction to nursing staff, as well as operational leadership to administration, allied health, and operational staff, and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Palliative Acute Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke (PARAS) Unit.
We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.
Our offer: You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $174,208 p.a., comprising salary between $140,632 - $152,685 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months).
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle. Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure 'Care, connection and compassion for all.'
Nurse Unit Manager (Bundaberg) employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
