Nurse Unit Manager - Cairns and Hinterland

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health in Cairns and Hinterland is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead patient-centred care across diverse services in Far North Queensland. You will inspire high-performing teams, drive service improvements, and shape future delivery for the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

Join a region that values compassionate care, accountability and integrity while advancing organisational objectives and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of programs through effective use of teams, establishing clear plans, timelines and specific activities.
• Develop and implement management support for change processes, risk management practices and service improvement activities.
• Use effective communication skills to influence and convince staff, clients and the public including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy.

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager - Cairns and Hinterland

Make the move. Make a difference.

More than a shift - shape a lifetime.

Lead with purpose across a range of specialist services and make a lasting impact on healthcare in Far North Queensland. Multiple Nurse Unit Manager opportunities are available for experienced leaders ready to drive excellence in patient-centred care, inspire high-performing teams, and shape the future of service delivery across Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT

About us:

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will…

• Lead the implementation of programs through effective use of teams, establishing clear plans, timelines and specific activities.


• Develop and implement management support for change processes, risk management practices and service improvement activities.


• Use effective communication skills to influence and convince staff, clients and the public including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .