Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (523608L6)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in Launceston, Tasmania. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership and have experience in a relevant practice area. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between $106,570 and $112,440, plus additional benefits including professional development support and access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Professional development

Fitness Passport access

Leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area.
• Capacity to provide clinical leadership and exercise professional judgement.
• Ability to contribute to the evaluation and development of services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective provision of care.
• Work alongside the Nurse Unit Manager and senior staff.
• Contribute to the review of clinical practice policy and procedures.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Professional judgement

Patient flow understanding

Education

Registered Nurse credential

Job description

Overview

The Role: The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.

You will need

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, shift worker position, 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.

Location

Launceston, Tasmania

Salary

$106,570 to $112,440 per annum. 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.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – you and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be provided by the department upon request.

Eligibility

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:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Documents

Statement of Duties and associated documents are available for review prior to applying to understand the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

• Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Caroline Bowkett
Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services (N/NW)
0418 343 636
[e-mail]

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