Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Residential Care Lead

Queen Elizabeth Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite car parking

Salary packaging (public sector)

14 weeks paid parental leave

5 weeks annual leave

Extensive training, study leave

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Centre in Melbourne is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead and support a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care for children and families within residential and day programs. You will coach, mentor and manage clinical staff while ensuring safety and person-centred care.

You will work under the Nurse Unit Manager and, when rostered, after-hours or weekend shifts are paid per the relevant agreement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Div 1 credential and relevant specialty
• Experience addressing vulnerabilities affecting families and child safety
• Ability to help families access relevant services
• Strong time management to meet program deadlines
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and current issues affecting Aboriginal families
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support QEC’s multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care for children and families on residential and day programs
• Coach, mentor and manage clinical staff to ensure optimal outcomes for children
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the allocated program area with after-hours/work rostering as required
• Ensure safe, evidence-based person-centred care within scope of practice
• Maintain alignment with the pay classification and Enterprise Agreement for after-hours shifts

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Clinical governance

Education

Div 1 Registered Nurse

Job description

Queen Elizabeth Centre in Melbourne is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to lead and support a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care for children and families within residential and day programs. You will coach, mentor and manage clinical staff while ensuring safety and person-centred care.

You will work under the Nurse Unit Manager and, when rostered, after-hours or weekend shifts are paid per the relevant agreement.