Nurse Unit Manager – Acute/Urgent Care

RURAL NORTHWEST HEALTH; Warracknabeal; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance

Supportive team environment

Accommodation assistance

ADO entitlement

Job summary

Rural Northwest Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Acute and Urgent Care department at the Warracknabeal campus on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee day-to-day clinical operations and monitor performance of the acute and urgent care team.

The successful candidate will hold post-graduate nursing qualifications, leadership education, and be registered with AHPRA, with a focus on safe, patient-centered care and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training or education in aged care, acute medical or emergency nursing
• Post-graduate education in leadership and management or plans to undertake
• Demonstrated leadership of a team to deliver safe, consumer-centered care
• Knowledge of Safe Patient Care Act, Code Grey, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and manage clinical care in Acute and Urgent Care
• Monitor performance of the acute and urgent care team members
• Develop and manage rosters and workforce needs
• Ensure safe, consumer-centered care in line with standards
• Adapt to competing demands while maintaining service quality

Skills

Leadership & management

Roster management

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

AHPRA registration

Education

Post-graduate nursing in aged care/acute medicine or emergency nursing

Post-graduate education in leadership/management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Acute and Urgent Care department at Rural Northwest Health’s Warracknabeal campus on a 12-month fixed-term contract role. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of clinical care, and performance monitoring of the acute and urgent care team members.

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant post-graduate training or education in aged care, acute medical or emergency nursing
• Relevant post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake
• Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, consumer-centered care
• Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role including, but not limited to, Safe
• Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs
• Adaptability to competing demands
• Current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• Current AHPRA registration

What we can offer you:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• A progressive, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Assistance with accommodation if required
• Accrued day off (ADO) entitlement for full time employee