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Nurse Unit Manager
Ipswich
Start a new journey with us! Ward 5F is a 29 inpatient Orthopaedics Unit, providing post-surgical orthopaedic care 24hours a day seven days a week. The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is an expert clinical practice registered nurse who provides an evidence based and contemporary operational management and nursing leadership within the Orthopaedics Ward.
• Permanent Full-time opportunity!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM647539_07 |
| Closing date | 22-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Katie Auld |
| Contact details | 0734137404 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager provides expert contemporary nursing knowledge, skill utilising contemporary evidence based clinical practice to guide high quality, safe clinical services to deliver patient and family centred care for patients requiring surgical interventions.
The NUM 5F Orthopaedics Ward:
- has an advanced level of autonomous professional practice
- has an advanced level of decision-making
- will undertake operational leadership
- will work collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance
- will apply professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and other stakeholders
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory in orthopaedic surgical nursing.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high
- Demonstrated management experience and capability with an ability and commitment to practice collaboratively within the and the broader multidisciplinary health care team to deliver high quality
- Demonstrated data analysis; outcome evaluation; service improvement and development
- Demonstrated management knowledge and skills specifically human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM647539_07 Nurse Unit Manager 5F_RD (PDF, 284KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants
