Duty Nurse Manager (Nursing Services)

Job Description

Gladstone Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Duty Nurse Manager to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a key leader in a regional hospital, you will play an essential role in ensuring high-quality patient care, effective team management, and continuous improvement across various clinical settings.With a supportive environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a vibrant coastal community, Gladstone Hospital provides a fulfilling career path for Nurse Managers looking to make a real impact in healthcare. Gladstone Hospital is an 80-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology and paediatrics. Additional services include Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, oral health, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology and outreach/community-based facilities, as well as a Primary Health Care Centre located at Boyne Valley. About the role: The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical and operational leadership and accountability for supporting the nursing team of Gladstone Hospital in the after-hours environment and maintaining a point of contact for escalation of matters and advice as required. About you: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position. A relevant post graduate qualification in a clinical stream or alternatively post graduate qualification in management/leadership is a desirable of this role. Expert specialist experience in the provision of a safe and quality focused environment by ensuring safe work practices, reviewing clinical outcomes, developing a quality improvement plan and applying the risk management framework. What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $155,569 p.a. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply: To apply, please submit the following: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements. Applications close: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr