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Nurse Unit Manager-Preventative Integrated Care Service
Hayden Centre, South St, Ipswich
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS) will provide a rapid response for intensive specialised medical management, delivered by a team of medical, nurse practitioner and allied health members with a disease specific focus through flexible and varied modalities.
Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 6 months!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM680333_04 |
| Closing date | 24-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Shannon Wallis |
| Contact details | 0423201711 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The Nurse Unit Manager – Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS) will lead the PICS program 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 PICS program and works alongside the PICS Team Leader role within the context of the multi-disciplinary team.
This service addresses a gap for a target population of high-risk chronic condition patients requiring specialist intervention and coordinated care in their most vulnerable periods to improve quality of life, avoid unplanned admissions, prevent possibly preventable hospitalisations (PPH) and reduce length of stay.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- 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.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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
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