Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health Brisbane - North is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for the Adult Emergency Department at Caboolture Hospital to provide operational leadership, clinical governance, and advanced nursing expertise in a fast-paced emergency setting.

This role combines senior clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, supporting shift coordination, workforce planning, and mentoring staff to deliver evidence-based care while contributing to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical nursing leadership and expert assessment skills.
• Experience coordinating emergency care delivery for complex health needs.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff through clinical teaching and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing leadership and expert assessment to coordinate and deliver high-quality emergency care.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in clinical governance, workforce planning, and resource management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff through clinical teaching and learning environments.
• Coordinate responses to clinical deterioration and emergencies using advanced assessment and intervention skills.
• Drive quality improvement, research, and culturally safe practice with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nurse unit management

Emergency care

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

As 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 you

Our 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 us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro 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.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Queensland Health Brisbane - North, Australia