Your role at St John of God Ballarat HospitalThe Associate Nurse Unit Manager acts as a responsible and effective team member, assists in the overall clinical management of the ward, is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff.The Position In the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager, the ANUM assumes responsibilities for the utilisation of personnel and management of unit in collaboration with Coordinator.Assists and facilitates the effective communication of the Unit.Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in collection of audits, statistics, staff performance management and productivity analysis data.Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels.Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in identifying resource needs and developing budgets and operational plans.Discusses any concerns regarding patients and staff with Nursing Unit Manager/Coordinator.Provide leadership and direction to team in the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager and act as a role model and resource person.Provides direct total patient care to patients to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions.You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife, have well developed analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing. With demonstrated ability to develop and build effective nursing, medical and interdisciplinary relationships and teamsTo succeed you will have delegation, planning, organisational and motivational skills, be committed to on-going education and self-directed learning, and effectively communicate and educate patients, family and staff.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary: $107,721 to $111,330 plus 11.5% superannuationPermanent full time position, working 38 hours a week.Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationDiscounts on hospital services and health insuranceAdditional professional developmentAll applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.For enquiries contact Erica Ferguson, Nurse Unit Manager, on (03) 5320 2817.Applications close: January 21stAt St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.