Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Emergency Department Team!
• The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) provides operational management in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NG7).
• Permanent full-time opportunity available
About the role
In supporting the NUM, the ANUM provides leadership and direction to Nursing staff and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of safe, quality and cost-effective nursing care consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Emergency Department. Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:
- Is accountable for the delivery of safe clinical practice and professional advice.
- Identifies, selects, implements and evaluates nursing/midwifery interventions that have less predictable outcomes.
- Works collaboratively with peers and others to create a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes for consumers of healthcare services.
- Demonstrates specialised knowledge, experience and advanced clinical skills/competence in Nursing.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrate advanced level clinical and problem-solving skills; expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical management and provision of person-centred care.
- Build good rapport with patients and effectively prioritise and plan own time to deliver a flexible and holistic person-centred care and service within designated timeframes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of policies and guidelines in relation to safe quality care.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage human, material and financial resources utilising the Business Planning Framework to ensure fiscal responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the use of Integrated Workforce Management (IWFM)
- Demonstrate an understanding and application of the Life Long Learning framework to inform practice resulting in a capable, competent and safe healthcare team.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of an evidence-based practice framework resulting in improved practice outcomes.
- Demonstrate application of advanced clinical leadership through effective delegation, communication, problem solving and critical thinking.
- Demonstrate a very high standard of personal and professional behaviour and creates a culture that reinforces personal and professional standards.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, skills and competence in advanced nursing practice and theory; linking care to key objectives and performance indicators.
- Working with integrity and commitment to patient and departmental goals.
Mandatory Requirements:
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.