Associate Nurse Unit Manager
About The Position
This role involves providing person-centred nursing and/or midwifery care while supporting the leadership and day-to-day operations of the ward, unit, or service. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will work closely with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to coordinate care delivery, support practice improvements, contribute to workforce management, and promote continuity and consistency of care. The position also entails providing clinical leadership, supporting the development of students and less experienced staff, and contributing to quality improvement, education, and service development initiatives to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post-registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
- Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing and/or midwifery practice in accordance with professional standards.
- Experience supervising students, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred nursing and/or midwifery care.
- Support the leadership and day-to-day operations of the ward, unit, or service.
- Coordinate care delivery in collaboration with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager.
- Support practice improvements.
- Contribute to workforce management activities.
- Promote continuity and consistency of care.
- Provide clinical leadership.
- Support the development of students and less experienced staff.
- Contribute to quality improvement, education, and service development initiatives.
Benefits
- Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable)
- Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional development and upskilling opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport discounts
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Access to confidential counselling through Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation support (up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available)
- Accommodation assistance (support may be available, conditions apply)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
