Nurse Unit Manager - Ambulatory and Elective Care, Queensland HealthMackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success. The Ambulatory and Elective Care team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Unit Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.About the Teams:Specialist Outpatients Department: Provides outpatient appointments for patients requiring treatment from a specialist. Patients are referred to this department by General Practitioners, Emergency Departments, or other specialists within Mackay HHS. Telehealth is also supported.Referrals Management Unit: Staffed with Nurses and Administrators who process referrals received from General Practitioners and Specialists. Once categorized, referrals are entered onto the Specialist Outpatients Department waiting list.Elective Bookings: Staffed with Enrolled Nurses and Administrators who process Elective Booking forms from Specialists Outpatients. Patients are entered on the relevant waitlist and receive a procedure date.Ambulatory Care: Involves discharge planning for elderly and complex patients, including liaison with domiciliary services and Residential Aged Care Facilities.Clinical Nurse Specialists: Provide in-hospital advice and support for patients and staff regarding diseases related to their specialty, facilitating hospital avoidance and reducing length of stay.About our Hospital and Health Service: Mackay HHS has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres employing over 3,700 staff across an area of approximately 90,000km².Some of our great benefits on offer:Competitive wages, salary packaging, and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportYou may be eligible to receive the Incentive Scheme 1, which offers up to $20,000 in incentive payments for health workers relocating from interstate or international. #J-18808-Ljbffr