Associate Nurse Unit manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Associate Nurse Unit manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

Frankston Hospital
Permanent Part Time


• Frankston Location
• Leading mental Health Service
• Salary Packaging

About Peninsula Health
Peninsula Health provides public healthcare services to residents of the Mornington Peninsula.

Our hospitals and emergency departments are located at Frankston and Rosebud, and we provide a wide range of community health, dental, rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care ad aged care services from campuses at Frankston, Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud.

Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do, guided by our values of Services, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a valued member of the leadership team at Peninsula Health, committed to upholding Peninsula Health’s values and meeting organisational goals.
The ANUM supports the Nurse Unit Manger (NUM) and when required acts in their role to provide effective leadership and management of the Unit/Department. The ANUM works with the NUM to oversee the delivery of safe, evidence based, person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes


Key Responsibilities
• Working collaboratively with the NUM, the ANUM assists with the leadership and management of the team to achieve high quality clinical care in accordance with evidence based practice standards and Peninsula Health Values
• Ensures the safety of the public, patients and staff in relation to the provision of relevant Acts (OH&S, & Infection Control) and Peninsula Health Policies.
• Works with the NUM to ensure all administrative functions are completed including the management of resources within the Unit/Department.
• Assists the NUM to promote a culture of continuous service improvement within the Unit/Department by monitoring standards of service and practice.
• In conjunction with the NUM ensures all staff have completed mandatory training and have active performance development plans.
Key Result Areas/Main Priorities


Essential Criteria
• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Professional nursing qualification including post graduate qualification in mental health.
• Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Clearly and confidently communicates with key contacts and welcomes constructive feedback.
• Polite and considerate in dealing with others.
• Supports individuals and the team, delegating responsibilities appropriately.
• Understands the issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond.
• Seeks all relevant information for problem solving.
• Identifies and supports where necessary the need for change
• Uses a range of software application features for word processing, spread sheets

Benefits

• Take the next step in your nursing career
• Supportive and dynamic team environment, salary packaging benefits, career development
• Frankston Location

How to apply

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Other Information

• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.


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Enquiries: Michelle Lawrence
Ph: 93477309
Applications Close: 23/07/2018

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