Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care Nursery
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
Special Care Nursery
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Hours: 80 hours with ADO full time, 76 hours per fortnight part time
Fixed term, Full-Time/Part time equivalent
Grampians Health Ballarat is seeking a dynamic and energetic Associate Nurse Unit Manager.
If you have exceptional clinical skills, a commitment to quality and are a driven leader this is the position for you.
You will be able to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team, have demonstrated leadership ability and have a clear understanding of the managerial responsibilities of an Associate Nurse Unit Manager.
There is currently 1 FTE available (80 hours per fortnight).
About the role
You will be able to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team, have demonstrated leadership ability and have a clear understanding of the managerial responsibilities of an Associate Nurse Unit Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- In charge role as rostered, working a rotating roster consisting of days and nights
- Works collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and the multidisciplinary team to facilitate and foster the provision of best practice standards of nursing care and service delivery that meets the needs of the Patient, their families and carers
- Demonstrates expert knowledge and clinical skills and a strong management focus in the clinical unit/department/area of responsibility
- Is accountable and responsible for clinical coordination and resource management of unit/department/area of responsibility on a shift to shift basis
- Is a clinical leader and resource to the nursing team assisting with problem solving and the delivery of best practice evidence based person centred care
Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical area of application is preferred
- Desirable to have or working towards managerial qualifications i.e. short courses or graduate certificate
- Demonstrated leadership ability with a clear understanding of the managerial responsibilities of an Associate Nurse Unit Manager
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all major stakeholders both internal and external
This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Nurse Unit Manager (YW11 – YW12) which ranges from $59.17 - $61.16 per hour.
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Interested?
Click APPLY or contact Joanne Pegg, Nurse Unit Manager Special Care Nursery, on 5320 4982 for a confidential discussion.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
