Details
- Permanent Part Time - 64hrs per fortnight
- Supportive team environment
- State of the art facilities
The Position
As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager you will be responsible for:
- Attends and actively contributes to local team meetings assisting the Unit Manager to progress
- Ability to identify opportunities for quality improvement and process redesign and to support/coach staff in the implementation of these activities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to use Information Communications Technology
- Demonstrates expert knowledge and clinical skill and a strong management focus in the clinical/unit/department/area of responsibility
- Ensures and promotes an excellent standard of care and service is delivered by partnering with Patients/women/residents, consumers, carers and the community at all levels of health care provision, planning and evaluation
- Assists with orientation of new staff to the local area and takes on a mentor role as required
- Assists the Unit Manager with 100% completion of annual local and/or organisational audit schedule and production of action plans to address areas of non-compliance
- As a member of the Maternity and Health Team you will be required to work across the continuum of midwifery, this includes: - ante-natal, intra-partum, post-partum and domiciliary care
The Location
Located on Victoria's South Eastern coast and only a 90minute drive from Melbourne.
Essential Criteria
- Registration with NMBA
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical area of application is preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability with a clear understanding of the managerial responsibilities of an Associate Nurse Unit Manager and/or Associate Midwifery Unit Manager
- A current driver’s licence will be required for District Nursing and Midwifery
- Communicates information and expectations clearly and concisely in a way that supports and builds effective and collaborative working relationships with all key stakeholders
- A Valid Police check
- Desirable to have or working towards managerial qualifications i.e. short courses or graduate certificate
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all major stakeholders both internal and external ability to problem solve and make decisions in a variety of complex situations
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards of practice, legal and ethical requirements and industrial relations
- Demonstrated knowledge of organisational change management principles and ability to support staff through the change management process
About Nursing Jobs Australia
Nursing Jobs Australia is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Elly Blakeley at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.