NUM - Urgent Care - Permanent Position - Rural North West VIC

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. Rural Northwest Health in seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Acute and Urgent Care centre at the Warracknabeal Campus. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the operational effectiveness of the designated unit, including the day-to-day management of the clinical area, rosters, quality and safety for all, effective utilisation of resources, equipment and facilities and performance development and management of the clinical team.

• 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, 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, 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.

• Annual Flu vaccination.

• Current Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and NDIS Check, or willingness to obtain.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

• Personal and professional development opportunities.

• Generous salary packaging benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment.

• Assistance with accommodation if required.

By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.

To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Roisin Sheehy at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.