Role
Statement
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is an integral role within our health services. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON), the NUM has a strong leadership role and assumes responsibility for the day to day operational and clinical management of nursing, personal care and clerical services. As a leader, the NUM exhibits effective communication and problem-solving skills and a keen understanding of the dynamic nature of the health sector. A clear knowledge of clinical governance, an ability to instigate change and delegate responsibilities, encourage professional development and enhance the quality of nursing practice are pivotal to the role of the NUM. Essential to the role is to foster an inter and multi-disciplinary management approach, based on an understanding of the processes and systems involved in the provision of quality and our person centred care model embodying safe patient and resident care.
Details of Appointment: Permenant Full-time position working 80 hours per fortnight with an ADO each 4 weeks.
Working week consists of 4 x days clinical and 1 day management
Salary: NM10 $ - NM11 $ per hour, dependent on experience + superannuation
About CHRH:
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
How to Apply: Submit your application on the Central Highlands Rural Health website addressing the key selection criteria and providing a cover letter and resume.
Our Offering:
At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Our Employees Enjoy:
1. Salary Packaging
2. Staff Massages
3. Fitness Passport
4. Free Car Parking
5. Flexible working arrangements for some positions
6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
7. Staff Wellness Programs
All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.