Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Coleraine District Health Service

Permanent Full Time 80 hours per fortnight

Salary Range: A$115,538.80 to A$119,428.40 plus 12% Superannuation.

About us

Located in the picturesque town of Coleraine, at Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton

You will work alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated ANUM to join the Acute Care and Aged Care team at our Coleraine Campus.

In this position you will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead and manage the professional and operational resources of the Western District Health Service - Coleraine Campus. Under the direction of the NUM, you will play a key role in providing mentorship and leadership across the team.

About You

Current AHPRA registration

Minimum of two years' experience working in residential aged care, with some leadership experience. Current experience as Associate Nurse Unit Manager is highly desirable but not essential

You can demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills

Advanced clinical and communication skills including sound oral and written communication skills that allow for effective communication with residents, visitors and staff at all levels

You can demonstrate a high level of clinical assessment; clinical decision making; nursing surveillance and intervention; service coordination and clinical and managerial leadership

You must have an understanding of relevant legislation, of the principles and practice of aged care and a sound working knowledge of the Commonwealth Residential Aged Care Quality Standards and accreditation

You will enjoy benefits such as:

Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.

Internal and external professional development opportunities.

A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.

Flexible working arrangements.

Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

****All applications must be received directly to our WDHS website careers page to be considered.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.