Exciting opportunity to lead the West Moreton Emergency Department Nursing Team!

• Permanent Full-time opportunity available for an experienced Emergency Department leader.

Job details

About the role

The Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates advanced clinical, management and organisational knowledge and management of the human, financial and material resources within the Ipswich Emergency Department.

The Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department (Ipswich Hospital)

• has an advanced level of clinical and professional practice;
• will apply professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and midwifery and other stakeholders;
• will be responsible for integrating strategies which support a work-based culture that promotes and supports ongoing education, learning, research and workforce developments.

Ipswich Hospital provides initial treatment and definitive care for many emergency presentations and the resuscitation and stabilisation of emergencies prior to transfer or retrieval, when required. The service is supported by an on-site laboratory and medical imaging department with Computerised Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound capability and 24-hour emergency operating theatre access.

About you

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

• Demonstrated high level of Emergency Department clinical leadership, clinical practice and recent expertise in Emergency nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to work at a senior level of skill, knowledge and expertise and provide independent professional judgement and proficiency in problem solving and management in the Emergency Care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and collaborate at a work unit/service area level and/or across professions to ensure effective service delivery and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply quality assurance processes including participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Proven ability in the application of highly developed interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and communication skills

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.

• 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
  
  WM638678_06 Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department RD (PDF, 194KB)
  Role Description