Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
At Forster Community Health Service, you’ll play a pivotal role within our vibrant multi-disciplinary team.
Remuneration: $133,112.75 - $133,112.75 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Location: Forster Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558880
Applications Close: Tuesday 25th March 2025
As Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll lead a range of services, including Community Nursing, Wound Management Clinics, Specialist Palliative Care, and more, all while collaborating closely with other services such as Aged Care, Mental Health, Child and Family Health, Physiotherapy, and several outreach providers. You'll be an integral part of a diverse and supportive environment, dedicated to providing exceptional care to our community.
You won’t be doing this alone! We provide a comprehensive orientation and training plan to help you settle into the position, with access to the necessary tools and applications to ensure your success.
As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will:
- Allocate patient workloads and manage nursing staff schedules.
- Ensure equitable rostering that meets staff contracted hours while staying within budgetary constraints.
- Maintain HealthRoster and ensure staffing is accurate and up-to-date.
- Monitor and manage stock levels and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Organise staff education programs to meet skills and competency requirements.
- Conduct performance development reviews for direct reports.
- Attend monthly accountability meetings with the Generalist and Aged Care Service Manager.
You will be a current Registered Nurse with AHPRA who:
- Has strong leadership skills to coach, mentor, and empower a team
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Is highly organised with demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills
- Has strong computer literacy and experience using relevant healthcare applications
- Fosters a collaborative approach to providing patient-centred care
- Is self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Phillip Bennett on Phillip.Bennett@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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