Nurse Unit Manager - Trentham Aged Care

Job Description

Applications close Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: As per advertisement Occupation: Nursing and Aged Care Location: Ballarat Reference: VG/1845735Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to support and lead the nursing team at our Trentham Aged Care campus. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your nursing experience and leadership skills to a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact to both staff and residents. Role Statement The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is an integral role within our health service. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON), the NUM has a strong leadership role and assumes responsibility for the day to day operational and clinical management of nursing, personal care, lifestyle program and clerical services. At times, this may include being requested to complete a shift on the floor when required. This will be at the discretion of the DON and on an as needs basis according to staffing levels to ensure the safe patient care act is adhered to at all times. As a leader, the NUM exhibits effective communication and problem-solving skills and a keen understanding of the dynamic nature of the health and residential aged care sectors. A clear knowledge of clinical governance, an ability to instigate change and delegate responsibilities, encourage professional development and enhance the quality of nursing practice are pivotal to the role of the NUM. Essential to the role is to foster an inter and multi-disciplinary management approach, based on an understanding of the processes and systems involved in the provision of quality and our Best Care Framework embodying safe patient and resident care. Details of Appointment: Full Time / Ongoing position working 80 hours per fortnight with the inclusion of an ADO each 4 weeks. NM11 - $ 66.98 per hour + Superannuation. About CHRH: Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health. How to Apply: Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health website addressing the key selection criteria along with a current resume and cover letter. At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. Salary Packaging Fitness Passport Free Car Parking Flexible working arrangements for some positions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Staff Wellness Programs All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health. Central Highlands Rural Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr