Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (526822L1)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 133,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Nurse Unit Manager at New Norfolk District Hospital operates autonomously at ward level under the Director of Nursing, providing leadership to nursing and care staff. The role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care across medical, palliative and geriatric services.

Permanent full time, day shifts, with hours negotiable; pro rata salary listed with a 12% superannuation on top. Registration as an Australian nurse is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills to direct nursing teams.
• Extensive clinical knowledge in medical, palliative and geriatric care.
• Ability to drive quality improvement and safety in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
• Provide direction and supervision to nursing staff and promote professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day ward operations within budget and resource constraints.
• Drive clinical governance, risk management and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with medical and allied health teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Promote safe working conditions and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Staff supervision

Education

Registered Nurse – NMBA

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

New Norfolk District Hospital (NNDH) is a 14-bed facility situated 40 kms from Hobart. The NNDH model is of a regional and tertiary public hospital partnership, with a combination of local patients admitted by their GP and out of area patients admitted from the Royal Hobart and Private Hospitals with the support of a Nurse Practitioner.

The NNDH provides a highly skilled Allied Health Care Team to ensure a comprehensive plan of care is implemented whilst in care. Nursing care is available for inpatients 24 hours a day and provide a patient centred approach to ensure all your healthcare needs are met.

The Role

The Nurse Unit Manager works autonomously at ward level under the general direction of the Director of Nursing to provide direction and leadership at New Norfolk District Hospital nursing and care staff.

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across medical, palliative and geriatric services.
• Provide direction, supervision and support to nursing and care staff, promoting professional development, accountability and a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the inpatient ward, ensuring effective staffing, resource allocation and service delivery within budget.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, risk management and compliance with healthcare standards and best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate ward activity, clinical outcomes and staff performance to ensure service objectives are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals and other healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Promote a safe working environment by implementing workplace safety initiatives, managing risks and supporting staff wellbeing.

You will need

Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Extensive clinical knowledge and contemporary nursing practice, with the ability to drive excellence in medical, palliative and geriatric care within a multidisciplinary environment.

Proven ability to manage clinical services, human and financial resources, quality and safety, and performance improvement to achieve positive patient outcomes and effective service delivery.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

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