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West Moreton Health is experiencing unprecedented growth. Our community is projected to almost double, reaching over 588,000 residents by 2036.

We are looking for a Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Oncology Service. This is a Permanent full-time position.

Job details

About the role

Cancer Services at Ipswich Hospital is a multidisciplinary cancer service situated on the Ipswich Hospital campus.  The hospital provides an adult medical oncology cancer service, working in collaboration with private and public partners in radiation oncology.

The Oncology Day Unit operates a five day Monday-Friday service, within the hours of 0800 to 1730. The Oncology Service is located in one-year old  purpose-built Day Oncology Unit with an attached Oncology Outpatient Clinic. There are currently 10 chairs fully operational, with another 4 chairs available for expansion.

Located within the Oncology Day Unit is a 4-chair day infusion service, overseen by the NUM of oncology.  This infusion service is run through a general medical team, and consists of patients requiring blood and blood products (ivig), Mab's and iron infusions.

The successful applicant will have the ability to apply operational knowledge, leadership capability and communications skills to effectively lead this entire team to achieve goals of further expansion.

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 oncology nursing and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.  
•  Demonstrated ability to apply effective management skills including financial skills and specialised knowledge of contemporary clinical knowledge and skills in a Day Oncology Unit management.   
• Demonstrated advanced and effective communication, relationship development and maintenance and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, strong teams within a framework of open communication and the establishment of a positive environment across the broad clinical interprofessional team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others in the Day Oncology Unit
• Demonstrated contemporary management knowledge and skills specifically the ability to deliver effective human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated skill in financial management, data analysis, outcome evaluation, service improvement and the ability to communicate these effectively to senior management or external agencies.

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.

• WM636971_05 Nurse Unit Manager Oncology Services 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