Nurse Manager - Patient Flow

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a leading paediatric health service delivering a full range of clinical services, teaching and research across Queensland and northern NSW. The unit coordinates patient journeys, ensures appropriate placement, bed utilisation and access to services, working across the CHQ Operations Centre.

Join us to lead nursing practice, apply evidence-based care, support systems, education, research and professional leadership, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading nursing teams and coordinating clinical care.
• Ability to apply policies and safety frameworks in service delivery.
• Experience with quality improvement and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing practice with NMBA standards and delegated activities.
• Support integration of strategic/operational plans into service delivery.
• Promote a culture of learning and professional development.
• Initiate innovative practice changes to meet emerging service needs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Resource management

Human resources

Work health and safety

Policy compliance

Budgeting/Finance

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Research activities

Education development

Clinical leadership

Job description

About the TeamThe unit plays a pivotal role in coordinating the patient journey across the healthcare continuum, ensuring clinically appropriate placement, efficient bed utilisation and streamlined access to services.About the RoleYour contribution will include:Domain 1: Direct comprehensive care or provision of direct careAccountable for Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and own standards, actions and the outcomes of own nursing practice, professional advice given and for all delegated activities.Lead the management, application and evaluation of contemporary human, material and financial resource management within the health care team environment.Domain 2: Support of SystemsSupport the integration of key objectives from the Children's Health Queensland/Divisional strategic and operational plans and clinical service profiles into service delivery for the CHQ Operations Centre.Apply and adhere to organisational policies, including policies relating to human resources, work health and safety, and finance including the Business Planning Framework.Domain 3: EducationParticipate in the ongoing professional development of self and others at a high level.Participate in the development and sustainability of a culture of learning resulting in a capable and educated nursing workforce.Domain 4: ResearchPractise within an evidence-based framework and initiate quality improvement and research activities within The CHQ Operations CentreCoordinate, develop, implement, translate and evaluate practice standards using an evidence-informed approach to improve service outcomes.Domain 5: Professional LeadershipPromote and initiate innovative practice change to meet emerging service needs.Demonstrate advanced application of clinical and professional leadership.About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSSIf you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.