Nurse Unit Manager (Paediatrics) - Cairns Hospital

Cairns and Hinterland Hosp and Hlth Svc; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Queensland Health's Paediatric and Adolescent unit in Cairns is seeking a capable nurse leader to plan, manage and evaluate health services across inpatient paediatrics and adolescent care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and align practice with national standards.

The role emphasizes effective communication, staff development with Clinical Nurse Educators, and collaboration with community health partners to coordinate patient care across

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to plan, manage and evaluate health services across the Paediatric and Adolescent unit.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Communicate, consult and negotiate with stakeholders to coordinate patient care.
• Develop staff in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants to fulfil role responsibilities.

Job description

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECTAbout us:The Paediatric and Adolescent unit comprises of a 22-bed inpatient Paediatric Ward, 8 bed inpatient Adolescent Ward, Paediatric Outpatient Clinic, regional shared care Paediatric Oncology Service, Paediatric Hospital in the Home service and Paediatric Connected Care service. We also work closely with our Paediatric Community Health Team and Special Care Unit within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.About your opportunity:In this position you will.....Provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate health services to achieve organisational goals across the service practicing in accordance with the National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse and the National Competencies for the Specialist Paediatric and Child Health Nurse.Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills including, working effectively with individuals, groups and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating practice change, negotiation, consultation and resolution skills.Provide effective communication, consultation and negotiation throughout the service to ensure the involvement of stakeholders in the coordination of patient care.Effectively manage self and in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants, develop staff to enable fulfilment of role responsibilities.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.