Lead patient flow and care coordination across Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services in this key Nurse Manager role. Working from either Bundaberg or Hervey Bay Hospital, you’ll provide clinical leadership, support efficient and timely patient movement, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality mental health care.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to influence service delivery, improve patient outcomes and contribute to the ongoing development of mental health services across the Wide Bay region.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Nurse Manager is a clinical and service leader, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient-centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources to meet patient requirements across Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services (WBMHSS). In the absence of the Line Managers for individual services, the Nurse Manager provides leadership and direction to staff, and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Facility.
• Provides indirect care as required and works in collaboration across WBMHSS teams and wider HHS departments to implement and oversee the coordination of patient flow.
• Engage in contemporaneous monitoring of patient flow and related timeframes to meet expectations around lead indicators.

Two Permanent Part Time Positions (53.2 hours p.f.)

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $121,945 p.a., comprising salary rates $70.92 - $77.00 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Two Permanent Part Time Positions, 53.2 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2608WB690280

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast  

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2608WB690280 RD (PDF)