Nurse Unit Manager, Bendigo Health @ Home

Job Description

Work in an environment that offers: Support for career progression and development Services to support people within their home A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies The Position Job Reference: 1792 Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager - Bendigo Health @ Home (HITH, PAC, HARP & Diabetes Education)Classification: NM12Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $5,270.60Hours per fortnight: 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks) Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time Role Description The NUM Bendigo Health @ Home will be responsible for effective leadership, management, direction, support and development of staff within the Hospital in the Home, Post-Acute Care, Hospital Admission Risk Program and Diabetes Education programs: Hospital in the Home (HITH) provides individualised and holistic care in a patient’s home that would otherwise be provided in an acute hospital setting Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) provides integrated and coordinated care to clients with a chronic disease, aged and/or complex needs who frequently use hospitals or are at risk of hospitalisation Post-Acute Care (PAC) provides service to clients to support their transition from hospital to home Diabetes Education works as part of the wider Endocrine and Diabetes team within Bendigo Health The Manager will: Provide day-to-day operational leadership for Bendigo Health @ Home program including the streams of HITH, PAC, HARP and DE Maintain and enhance standards of clinical excellence that reflect the vision and goals of Bendigo Health Develop a comprehensive knowledge of current trends and developments in the health industry that relate to HITH, PAC, HARP and DE services. Operate within the framework of NSQHS, best practice and quality improvement. Work collaboratively with senior management and colleagues across Bendigo Health to ensure efficient and effective strategic and operational performance, planning and service delivery, including maximising occupancy of programs and timely response to referrals Contribute to patient flow initiatives to assist with Bendigo Health bed management Ensure Bendigo Health @ Home is actively represented at relevant internal and external forums/committees Ensure staff have access to appropriate educational opportunities, and that performance reviews are conducted annually with all staff Promote the observance of accepted ethical and professional behaviour amongst all staff in line with Bendigo Health values In conjunction with AH&CC staff provide strategic direction and review progress of the strategic plan Complete the financial management of the department by monitoring the financial performance and undertaking analysis of performance of services/activity and making recommendations as required Provide high quality verbal and written reports, presentations or submissions as required Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer, dental and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Kath Basilewsky, Operations Manager on 03 5454 9209 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr