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Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Caboolture
Lead emergency nursing excellence in a senior role driving clinical governance, workforce capability and quality patient care.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (2) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAB695413 |
| Closing date | 04-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Madonna Otto |
| Contact details | (07) 5433 8681 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager within the Adult Emergency Department at Caboolture Hospital, you will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide operational leadership, clinical governance, and advanced nursing expertise in a fast-paced and evolving emergency care environment. You will support the delivery of safe, high-quality, consumer-centred care while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, workforce development, and continuous learning.
This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including shift coordination, workforce portfolio management, and supporting nursing staff to deliver evidence-based care. You will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support professional development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients, families, and the community.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide advanced clinical nursing leadership and expert assessment skills to coordinate and deliver high-quality emergency care for consumers with complex and changing health needs.
- Support the Nurse Unit Manager in maintaining clinical governance, workforce planning, resource management, and adherence to professional nursing standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff through clinical teaching, performance development, and fostering an evidence-based learning environment.
- Coordinate and respond effectively to clinical deterioration and emergency situations using advanced nursing assessment, decision-making, and intervention skills.
- Drive quality improvement, research, and culturally safe practice initiatives while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve consumer outcomes.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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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