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• The Chronic Conditions Service provides evidence-based, timely, and high-quality care to patients living with chronic and complex conditions across the West Moreton region.

• Temporary Full-time opportunities over the next 12 months

• Initial period for 6 weeks

Job details

About the role

Chronic condition care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team—comprising of nursing staff including Nurse Practitioners, allied health staff and administration staff and the team works collaboratively to support patients across the continuum of care, from initial diagnosis to advanced disease management and symptom management prior to progressing to palliative care.

The service focuses on key areas including Heart Failure Service, Lung Health Service, and Cardiac Rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive targeted and coordinated care. Whether supporting individuals with chronic respiratory disease, guiding recovery after cardiac events, or managing long-term heart failure. The team aims to improve health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and empower patients to take an active role in their care through education, self-management strategies, and integrated support.

The Nurse Unit Manager - Chronic Conditions Service is a registered nurse who will lead the Chronic Conditions Service programs strategically and operationally and be responsible for the reporting of the key performance indicators for the programs. The position is designated as the single point of accountability for the operations of the Chronic Conditions Service program and works within the context of the multi-disciplinary team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Advanced experience skills and knowledge in leading, patient centred models of care for complex chronic conditions across the care continuum.
• Ability to delivery contemporary and evidence-based services across community and primary care working in a collaboratively to support integration and innovation across sectors.
• Ability to operationally manage across professions and multidisciplinary team environment to ensure effective service delivery and quality outcomes.
• Proven ability in the application of highly developed interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and communication skills, relationship development and maintenance and change management skills.
• Demonstrated management knowledge and skills specifically human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment.

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.

• WM651735_07 Nurse Unit Manager CCS_RD (PDF, 192KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants