Nursing Leadership Opportunity
Job Description
The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to ensure the development and maintenance of a high-performing, evidence-based safe and effective Acute Medicine Service. They will operationalize strategic plans and departmental direction within the Acute Medical Ward, including providing operational input into the development of these plans.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership for clinical acute medical services within the hospital, promoting an integrated service within the institution.
* Coordinate and perform the Acute Medical Ward in conjunction with the Operations Manager to ensure service provision, patient assessment, care planning, care coordination, and continuing management in accordance with professional standards and legislative requirements.
* Participate in and facilitate the promotion of research and evidence-based care as appropriate.
* Engage in relevant clinical network and stream activities, providing professional leadership for nursing acute medical services within the institution.
* Act as a role model and champion of change by driving the development, implementation, and evaluation of contemporary, evidence-based models of care, clinical practices, guidelines, and standards that ensure services delivered in the acute medical unit are appropriate, coordinated, safe, efficient, timely, and cost-effective.
* Manage nursing professional issues: Ensure that all services provided are in line with current professional standards of practice by providing professional support to senior and junior nursing staff on matters relating to Awards, conditions of employment, and WH&S matters.
* Oversee the professional development of all nursing staff and unit-based administrative staff in the Department; participate in undergraduate, post-graduate, nursing education and training; including effective implementation of performance development program and mandatory education requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse authorized to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Relevant postgraduate management qualifications or experience, or working towards.
* Nursing Unit Management or In-Charge experience in an acute/subacute facility and/or ambulatory setting and ability to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Demonstrated ability to manage financial and human resources.
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to improving healthcare through quality improvement and implementation of evidence-based care.
Benefits
This position is a leave relief position to commence in April 2025. This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to build on their clinical leadership, management, and patient-centered care coordination skills in a supportive acute medical environment.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leading and managing a team in a dynamic acute medical environment.
We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.
How to Apply
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