At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality care in aged care settings.
- Company: Join Rural Northwest Health, committed to community health and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy personal development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Accommodation assistance available; apply before 24th October!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Post-graduate training in aged care or acute nursing and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Rural Northwest Health is committed to achieving the best health for the Wimmera and Mallee community. Warracknabeal campus is one of three campuses and provides a comprehensive range of acute, urgent care, aged care, community health and allied services. Warracknabeal campus is located a short distance from Warracknabeal's central business district and approximately halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Latitude Recruitment is proud to partner with Rural Northwest Health in seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Yarriambiack Lodge residential aged care facility at our Warracknabeal campus. Leading by example with well-developed professional, clinical and people management skills, the Nurse Unit Manager will ensure the care team provides safe and high-quality clinical care to residents in line with key guidelines and frameworks relevant to an aged care setting.
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant post-graduate training or education in aged care or acute medical 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, person-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 Aged Care Quality and Safety 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, Working with Children Check and NDIS Check, or willingness to obtain
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
What is on offer:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment
- Assistance with accommodation if required
Applications for this position will close Friday 24th October, unless filled prior.
Nurse Unit Manager – Yarriambiack Lodge Residential Aged 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.
