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Nurse Unit Manager (Community Health) - Mareeba
MAREEBA
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The Nurse Unit Manager is based in the Community Health Unit in Mareeba Hospital. The Nurse Unit Manager works in collaboration with their team, the Director of Nursing and members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide case management and quality evidence-based patient care utilising primary health care principles to clients based in the local community.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH691349 |
| Closing date | 15-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Danielle Cahill |
| Contact details | 07 4092 9317 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Mareeba Hospital services a local population of approximately 10,500 people, and provides a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. The facility has an overnight capacity of 52 beds, including 12 maternity beds, as well as supporting clinical and diagnostic services such as allied health, medical imaging, pharmacy, and pathology.
The Mareeba region features local attractions such as mountain bike riding, various wineries, and several coffee plantations, and is a short drive away from other scenic towns in the Atherton Tablelands region.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your role:
In this position you will…..
- Lead and coordinate quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective services.
- Provide line management for the Nursing staff employed in Community Health, The NUM – Community Health works in collaboration with his/her team members and the Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Facility Manager at Mareeba Hospital to ensure budget integrity.
- Provide effective communication, consultation, and negotiation throughout the service to ensure the involvement of stakeholders.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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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