Nurse Unit Manager - Thompson House Residential Care Unit
Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager - Thompson House Residential Care Unit
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time
Award: Proposed Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
This substantial role works closely with the Director of Nursing RACS, the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for leading a team of professional nurses and care staff to provide the highest level of person-centered care that meets the strategic needs of the hospital. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for supporting and promoting activities which are consistent with the values of Dhelkaya Health.
About you
The successful appliant is required to have aged care experience.
The successful applicant should have a demonstrated ability to work within and support a multidisciplinary team, have highly developed communication skills, problem solving, interpersonal and clinical leadership skills together with a strong background in change management principals. Prior experience with managing and caring for residents whom have complex behaviour and cognitive impairment and qualifications in management will be considered an advantage.
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together.At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
* Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
* Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
* Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
* Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
* Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
* Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Raquel Knights - Director of Nursing Aged Care Services Castlemaine Campus on 03 5471 3***.
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