ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER - ACUTE CARE (North Ward)

Ongoing Part Time – 56 hours per fortnight

Available from 6^th January 2025

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join the Acute Care team at Portland District Health.

As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you ensure all consumers are receiving the highest level of personal and clinical care.

You contribute to an environment that is conducive to person centred care which fosters a culture of consumer engagement and partnership.  You are responsible for delivering safe and effective personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences to optimise their health and well-being.  You provide leadership and professional expertise to nursing and support staff working in the clinical unit/department.  You facilitate the development of clinical and management skills in all staff placed under your responsibility.  You actively participate in the quality, safety and risk management programs for the clinical unit/department.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Significant clinical knowledge and level of  nursing skills which identifies you as a role model of clinical competence
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds
• Proven commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence-based approach to person centred care
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development, including use and deployment of communication applications and technology
• Post Graduate clinical qualifications

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:

Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.  Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Thursday 21st November 2024 at 12.00pm

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.