Nurse Unit Manager — Lead Patient-Centered Care & Teams

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

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.