Company description:
Colac Area Health
Job description:
ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER - Acute Services
64 hours per fortnight
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and District community. This includes the following:
* Nursing/Midwifery
* Aged Care
* Medical
* Community Services
* Corporate Services
* Support Services.
Colac Area Health currently has an opportunity for a suitably experienced ANUM to join our Acute Services Team.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager is a valued member of the Nurse Leadership team promoting a values based organisational culture.
The role provides support to the Nurse Unit Manager and is responsible for promoting a high standard of professional practice, whilst ensuring the provision of effective clinical and organisational services.
The successful applicants will have:
Essential:
* Current AHPRA Registered Nurse Registration.
* Current nursing experience in an Acute Medical/Surgical setting.
* Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience including management experience; recent ANUM or "in charge" roles.
* Exposure to the interpretation and application of awards and industrial agreements.
* Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft office software.
* Ability to organise work in a systemic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment.
* Professional, friendly and a team player disposition, who is capable of representing the department and organisation effectively.
* Demonstrated skills in leadership and teamwork.
* Demonstrated ability to manage emergency situations.
Desirable:
* Current competency in defibrillation or ALS or equivalent
* IV cannulation
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or working toward same
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
* Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
* Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
* Active Social Club
* Extensive professional development and continuing education
* Employee Assistance Program
* Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
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 we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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.