Nursing Unit Manager - Aged Care Services

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Nursing Unit Manager - Aged Care Services The Western NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and embodies our CORE Values. We actively promote the employment of all minority groups. For assistance with your application to this position visit our website. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30 Jun 2020) Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 1 Remuneration: $110,305.50 pa Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ54644 Number of FTE: 1.00 Applications Close: 29 Jul 2018 Where you'll be working This position sits within the Integrated Primary Care and Partnerships Directorate at Parkes Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers. What you'll be doing The Nurse Unit Manager is in charge of a ward or unit and provides leadership and management of staff, services and resources to ensure delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care. This role also provides a clinical caseload related to the role of Assessor for the Commonwealth Aged Care Assessment Program, Regional Assessment Service, and provides assessment and support for the Geriatric Medicine Program. Selection Criteria Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive regularly for work purposes.Extensive relevant post registration nursing experience and relevant post graduate qualifications.Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary nursing professional and management issues.Demonstrated ability to facilitate professional development and clinical competence of nursing staff. Demonstrated understanding of managing nursing and resource allocations to deliver effectiveness and efficiency.Demonstrated highly developed information technology, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to represent nurses, consult with staff, resolve conflict and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health professionals.Demonstrated understanding of the development of policies and practices, including requirements of the National Safety & Quality Health Standards. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Debra Tooley on [email protected] or (02) 6861 2564.