Nurse Unit Manager

Charters Towers; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared staff accommodation

Job summary

Charters Towers Health Service is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to provide advanced leadership for nursing services in inpatient and emergency settings. You will work with the Clinical Nurse Consultant to guide governance, quality improvement, workforce capability and professional practice standards.

The role focuses on safe, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care, resource management and fostering a culture of safety, learning and clinical supervision for staff development.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Adult Life Support certificate is required.
• On-call roster participation may be required.
• Possession of a Class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, coordination and evaluation of nursing services (inpatient and emergency).
• Foster governance, quality improvement, workforce capability and professional practice standards.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care and prudent use of resources.

Skills

On-call readiness

Travel by air

VPD risk awareness

Pre-employment checks

Class C licence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Nurse Unit Manager is accountable at an advanced practice level for the leadership, management, coordination and evaluation of nursing services (inpatient and emergency) within Charters Towers Health Service. Working in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, the role provides strategic and operational leadership for clinical governance, quality improvement, workforce capability, and professional practice standards.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the effective management of human and material resources and fosters a culture of safety, learning, education, research, mentoring and clinical supervision to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence service delivery, drive innovation, and contribute to improved health outcomes for the local community.

About the Candidate

• Mandatory qualifications (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Adult Life Support certificate.
• Travel by light aircraft may be required.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Work Environment

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

• Salary range: $5390.40 to $5852.40 p.f. or $70.92 to $77.00 p.h. (NG7)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuationli>
• Accommodation: Shared staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant.
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available