At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Acute and Urgent Care team, ensuring top-notch clinical care.
- Company: Join Rural Northwest Health, a supportive and progressive healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy personal development opportunities, employee assistance, and accommodation support.
- Other info: Work in a friendly team with an accrued day off for full-time employees.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Post-graduate training in nursing and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Acute and Urgent Care department at Rural Northwest Health’s Warracknabeal campus on a 12-month fixed-term contract role. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of clinical care, and performance monitoring of the acute and urgent care team members.
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant post-graduate training or education in aged care, acute medical or emergency nursing
- Relevant post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake
- Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, consumer-centered care
- Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role including, but not limited to, Safe Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs
- Adaptability to competing demands
- Current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
- Current AHPRA registration
What we can offer you:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment
- Assistance with accommodation if required
- Accrued day off (ADO) entitlement for full time employee
Nurse Unit Manager – Acute/Urgent Care in Warracknabeal employer: RURAL NORTHWEST HEALTH
Rural Northwest Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and progressive work environment for the Nurse Unit Manager role at our Warracknabeal campus. We prioritise personal and professional development, providing opportunities for growth alongside a friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality, consumer-centred care. With additional benefits like an Employee Assistance Program and assistance with accommodation, we ensure our staff feel valued and supported in their important work.
