Nurse Unit Manager

Unit/Division: Fremantle Hospital And Health Service Ward D5This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join our dynamic team at the Fremantle Hospital in Ward D5 - General Medicine Department.The successful applicant is responsible for leading and managing ward D5, a general medical ward delivering evidence-based care to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources.This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place.
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to startFremantle Hospital is part of FSFHG, operates as a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries, and medical services.SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.
You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, or LGBTI communities, and people with disabilities to work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Monica Ticharwa on.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your application should include:A copy of your current CV and a Cover LetterA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesEligibilityTo be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Position Title: Nurse Unit ManagerAgency: South Metropolitan Health ServiceSalary: ANF SRN Level 4 $135,851 per annumLocation: FremantleWork Type: Permanent - Full TimePosition No: Closing Date: 2025-05-05 4:00 PM

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