Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department (504387)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Launceston is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for the Emergency Department. You will lead nursing staff, manage resources, and ensure high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong nursing management experience and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits including professional development opportunities and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development support

Fitness Passport access

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing management practices, including clinical risk management.
• Ability to promote shared vision and influence others for optimal client outcomes.
• Proven capability in relationship management across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing care standards comply with legislation and clinical standards.
• Manage resources effectively to achieve practice area objectives.
• Provide clear direction to staff for their responsibilities and duties.

Skills

Contemporary nursing management practice

Clinical governance

Relationship building

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The Team:

The Emergency Department (ED) team within Hospitals North plays a critical role in providing immediate, life-saving care to the community. Comprising emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, and support staff, the team works collaboratively to assess, diagnose, and manage acute medical conditions. Their multidisciplinary approach ensures timely and effective treatment for patients, while their integration with broader health services, such as primary care and public health, supports holistic care and continuity. Through their efforts, the ED team serves as the frontline responder, enhancing health outcomes and contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

The Role:

The NUM works autonomously at ward level under the general direction of the Nursing Director to provide nursing leadership and is responsible and accountable for:

• Ensuring the standards of patient/client care within the practice area are in accordance with relevant legislation, clinical standards and evidence-based practice.
• Ensuring the provision of nursing care that meets the care requirements of each patient/client in the practice area.
• Managing physical, financial and human resources effectively, ensuring the practice area objectives are met.
• Work collaboratively to support a learning organisation encouraging and supporting staff to develop further knowledge and skills to enhance the individual and the practice area.
• Providing clear direction to staff, so that all staff have an understanding of their responsibilities and duties.
• Ensuring that quality improvement processes are in place and acted upon, resulting in constant evaluation and improvement in the standard of care to patients/clients.
• Acting as a role model for staff by actively coaching/mentoring/developing staff.

You will need:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice, including clinical governance; clinical risk management; evidenced based practice; research; clinical standards; ethics; and legislation.
• Demonstrate capability to promote a shared vision and purpose and positively influence others (internally and externally) to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area.
• Demonstrated capability to establish and maintain relationships and useful partnerships with people at all levels and disciplines across the business unit and group.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

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.

Salary: $130,203 to $136,295 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

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 to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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 found without links.

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:

• Relevant post graduate qualifications

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 504387 Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department G7b (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.

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

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

Name: Danielle Causer
Position: Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Hospitals North
Phone number: 03 677 76005
Email address: [e-mail]

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