Nurse Unit Manager Koorooman House

Job Description

NM11 - NM12 (Nurses and Midwives 2024-2028 EA) Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program Great work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches Short-term accommodation options may be available to assist with relocation at a reduced cost About Us Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services. About the Role The Nurse Unit Manager at Koorooman House is pivotal to an intra-disciplinary management approach based on an understanding of the processes and systems involved in the provision of resident care. The Nurse Unit Manager has a strong leadership role, exhibiting a keen understanding of the dynamic nature of the health sector and of clinical governance, an ability to instigate change, delegate responsibilities, encourage professional development and enhance the quality of residential care. GSHS seeks applications from suitably qualified, highly skilled and motivated nursing managers to provide clinical leadership in a 36-bed residential aged care facility. The position reports to the Director of Nursing Korumburra. About You Applicants should possess the following qualifications/experience: Current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse (minimum 5 years postgraduate experience) Have previous NUM/ANUM (minimum 2 years) experience in a residential care facility. Working knowledge of RiskMan and Equip Quality Standards an advantage. Working knowledge of MANAD and Aged Care Standards. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. A commitment to high-quality resident care. Clinical and administrative leadership. Demonstrated experience in implementing and sustaining change. Evidence of ongoing self-development. This position has become available due to our succession planning and you will have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check. Equity and Accessibility Commitment GSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if you need support throughout our recruitment process. The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible. Applications close Friday 7 March 2025 . GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a nurse unit manager? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the residential aged care accreditation standards? #J-18808-Ljbffr