Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Employer superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

Caboolture Hospital’s Associate Nurse Unit Manager in the Adult Emergency Department partners with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide operational leadership, clinical governance, and expert nursing care in a fast-paced ED. You will coordinate shifts, support workforce planning, and mentor nursing staff to deliver evidence-based care.

You will drive quality improvement, participate in clinical teaching, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients,

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing leadership and expert assessment skills to coordinate and deliver high-quality emergency care.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff through clinical teaching and evidence-based learning.
• Coordinate and respond effectively to clinical deterioration and emergency situations with advanced assessment and intervention.

Job description

About the roleAs the Associate Nurse Unit Manager within the Adult Emergency Department at Caboolture Hospital, you will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide operational leadership, clinical governance, and advanced nursing expertise in a fast-paced and evolving emergency care environment. You will support the delivery of safe, high-quality, consumer-centred care while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, workforce development, and continuous learning.This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including shift coordination, workforce portfolio management, and supporting nursing staff to deliver evidence-based care. You will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support professional development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients, families, and the community.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Provide advanced clinical nursing leadership and expert assessment skills to coordinate and deliver high-quality emergency care for consumers with complex and changing health needs.Support the Nurse Unit Manager in maintaining clinical governance, workforce planning, resource management, and adherence to professional nursing standards.Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff through clinical teaching, performance development, and fostering an evidence-based learning environment.Coordinate and respond effectively to clinical deterioration and emergency situations using advanced nursing assessment, decision-making, and intervention skills.Drive quality improvement, research, and culturally safe practice initiatives while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve consumer outcomes.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.