Nurse Unit Manager

South West Hospital and Health Service; Roma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Hospital and Health Service is seeking a passionate Nurse Unit Manager for Westhaven Residential Aged Care in Roma, Queensland. This leadership role supports residents and staff, guiding clinical practice and change management in a rural setting.

The NUM will champion high-quality aged care, work with the local community, and contribute to implementing broader aged care reforms while delivering compassionate, family-like care in a small facility that serves about 14,000 people in the

Qualifications

• Aged care clinical experience required.
• Ability to lead change management initiatives.
• Knowledge of the broader aged care system and provider responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support residents and staff within Westhaven Residential Aged Care.
• Lead nursing and clinical governance as part of the leadership team.
• Contribute to the aged care reform agenda and policy implementation.

Skills

Aged care clinical experience

Change management

Aged care system knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Nurse Unit Manager to provide quality support and aged care clinical experience at Westhaven Residential Aged Care Facility in Roma.

South West Hospital and Health Service have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join our Westhaven Residential Aged Care team.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Your opportunity

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a key part of the Westhaven leadership team and as such will be integral to supporting residents and staff traverse the aged care reform agenda. To be successful, the NUM Westhaven requires considerable aged care clinical experience, be skilled in change management, have knowledge of the broader aged care system and approved provider responsibilities.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000, Westhaven is a small residential aged care facility where care is provided in a family like environment within the broader Roma community. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts and an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.

What We Can Do For You

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• A unique opportunity to support this rural community whilst growing your skills and career!
• Outback sunsets and friendly community vibes!
• Leadership development opportunity for experienced Clinician!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Roma has to offer! www.romaqueensland.com.au

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

Occupational group

Health - Nursing