Nurse Unit Manager (Medical Imaging) - Cairns Hospital

Cairns and Hinterland Hosp and Hlth Svc; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a clinical leader for Medical Imaging Nursing in Far North Queensland. The role focuses on coordinating patient care, improving patient flow, and aligning workforce planning with service needs.

You will work with the Nursing Director and Assistant Director of Nursing to develop and refine care models and service profiles, contributing to high quality patient outcomes in a dynamic regional health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the co-ordination of patient care activities to effectively plan, manage and evaluate services in collaboration with the Nursing Director to achieve organisational and unit goals.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care models and systems, with a focus on optimising the patient journey and patient flow through the service.
• Lead the development, review and completion of the Business Planning Framework (BPF) and Service Profile for Medical Imaging Nursing, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Nursing, to ensure alignment with service requirements, workforce planning principles and relevant industrial obligations.

Job description

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECTAbout us:At Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of communities across Far North Queensland. Our Medical Imaging Service is at the forefront of diagnostic and interventional care, combining leading-edge technology, clinical expertise, and a culture of collaboration to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. With services spanning more than 30 facilities across the region, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being supported by a passionate and dedicated team.About your opportunity:In this position you will...Provide clinical leadership in the co-ordination of patient care activities to effectively plan, manage and evaluate services in collaboration with the Nursing Director to achieve organisational and unit goals.Plan, implement and evaluate care models and systems, with a focus on optimising the patient journey and patient flow through the service.Lead the development, review and completion of the Business Planning Framework (BPF) and Service Profile for Medical Imaging Nursing, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Nursing, to ensure alignment with service requirements, workforce planning principles and relevant industrial obligations.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.