Nurse Unit Manager

Barwon South West • Charlotte, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of acute, urgent and residential care needs across Hesse Rural Health. The role oversees the planning, implementation and monitoring of the clinical care and provides leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality services. A key element of this role is to ensure a clinical focus on residents and patients when coordinating comprehensive care planning to maximise quality outcomes for patient, residents and outpatients. The position is based at the Winchelsea campus of Hesse Rural Health and is responsible to the Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• High level of clinical nursing abilities in a range of settings and dedicated experience in providing residential aged care and services
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aged Care Act 1997, the aged care quality standards and quality indicators.
• Understanding of National Quality and Safety Health Service Standards
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication and effective problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively with others and provide leadership within a team environment
• Computer literacy including: the use of the Microsoft Office / M365; Microsoft Outlook and effective use of electronic databases.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Overall coordination of acute, urgent and residential care needs
• Planning, implementation and monitoring of clinical care
• Provide leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate comprehensive care planning to maximise quality outcomes for patient, residents and outpatients

Benefits

• Professional Growth Opportunities - We take pride in providing professional development opportunities for career advancement. Whether through continuing education, leadership opportunities, you can continue to grow and advance in your career whilst serving the need of our community.
• Community Engagement - Our small rural health service encourages you to be actively involved in community health education initiatives and preventative care. You become an integral part of the community, forging meaningful connections among residents.
• Team Collaboration -At Hesse, we often work closely together as part of a tight knit team. Collaboration among all staff is essential for delivery comprehensive care to our age care residents, patients and community.
• Amazing Destination -Nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Surf Coast Shire, Winchelsea & Bannockburn offers a stunning natural scenery, relaxed lifestyle and did we mention only 30 minutes to the Great Ocean Road, 35 minutes into Geelong and 27 minutes to Colac. Not only does Winchelsea and surrounds offer affordable housing, essential amenities and less traffic congestion, making it an ideal place to live, work and thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed