Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Services
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Services
Job Classification - Nurse Manager Level 2 (NM11)
Req Id - 4239
Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Services
Full time – Ongoing
Exciting and rewarding leadership position within our Health Service
- Opportunity to drive innovation and change across Acute Care Services in our growing organisation
- Highly committed, supportive and friendly team
Are you ready to take the next step in your career, leveraging your experience within Acute nursing to make a difference? Then this role is for you.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate nurse leader to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) this role will lead and manage our Acute Services area, which includes an 18 bed mixed ward and has oversight of Day Oncology and Haemodialysis services.
You will be responsible for the day to day operations, ensuring high quality care is provided to patients and their families within applicable financial frameworks, budgetary constraints, quality standards and legislative requirements. This role is supported by an established nursing team which has created a positive and supportive environment.
As our ideal candidate you:
- Have current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with Post graduate studies in management
- Are an experienced people focused leader with a strong record in leading, managing and motivating a team to be the best they can be within a patient-centred environment
- Are highly organised with proven competency in operational planning, strategic and innovative thinking, and resource and budget management
- Have knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and funding Instruments for Acute Care
- Have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and easily build respectful relationships and work collaboratively within your team and across the organisation
- Have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and easily build respectful relationships and work collaboratively within your team and across the organisation
Benefits and Perks:
- Opportunity to “make your mark”
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Potential assistance with short term accommodation (if moving to the area)
- Access to our free Employee Wellbeing Program
About Us
Colac Area Health (CAH) is a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services to a catchment population of approximately 30 000. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.
As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
For further information please contact Lisa Pryor - Executive Director of Nursing on 5232 5314 or email: lpryor@cah.vic.gov.au
How to Apply
Please submit your application via: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
In your cover letter of no more than 2 pages please ensure that you:
- Clearly explain how your personal values, knowledge and experience align with the key selection criteria (listed in the position description)
Applications are now open and will close Friday 25th April 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.