About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the care team within a specific unit.
You will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and competent care to Arcare Residents while maintaining a supportive and positive work environment for the care team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Resident Care: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality and person-centered care to residents, addressing their specific medical, physical, and emotional needs.
- Staff Supervision: Managing and leading a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, caregivers and support staff.
- Care Planning: Overseeing the development and implementation of individual care plans for each resident, considering their unique health requirements and preferences.
- Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and management of medications for residents, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Family Communication: Communicating effectively with residents' families or legal guardians, providing updates on their loved one's condition and involving them in care decisions when appropriate.
Skills & Experience
- Current AHPRA Registration.
- ICL Qualification
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge of Aged Care accreditation standards.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ANNAC.
- Expertise in medication administration and wound care with a commitment to ongoing clinical excellence.
- Robust leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- An outstanding proficiency in care planning, goal setting and evaluation documentation.
- Capability to effectively lead and manage a team.
Required Skill Profession
Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners
📌 Nurse Unit Manager
🏢 Arcare Aged Care
📍 Gisborne