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Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department - Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hospital
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Take the next step in your nursing journey as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. Whether you're ready to lead or looking to develop your expertise, we offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team - all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region. You will be accountable for the coordination of clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Emergency Department, as well as providing support and direction to the multidisciplinary team.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (2) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696004 |
| Closing date | 16-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Olivia Kenny |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6306 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will......
- Support the Nurse Unit Manager in monitoring nursing practice standards and the management of human, financial and material resources and implementation strategies to ensure high standards of consumer/person/patient centred care and achievement of service outcomes/targets.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and best practice principles to optimise consumer/person centred care and organisational outcomes by undertaking projects and research and policy review as required.
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture, including demonstrating self-awareness and reflection and acting in accordance with professional codes and standards.
- Practice collaboratively with the leadership team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
- Provide effective communication, consultation and negotiation throughout the service to ensure involvement of stakeholders in the provision of emergency services.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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
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