Nurse Unit Manager

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The Team:

The Medical Day Procedure Unit is a satellite service of the Northern Cancer Service delivering care to the North-West community. The unit is renowned for the quality and safety of services provided and continues to receive exceptional patient experience feedback. The team works alongside the Mersey Community Hospital's services, and the NUM position is well supported with strong links to the Hospital's NUM group. Two statements sum up the team - unquestionable patient centred care and commitment to clinical excellence

The Team:

The Medical Day Procedure Unit is a satellite service of the Northern Cancer Service delivering care to the North-West community. The unit is renowned for the quality and safety of services provided and continues to receive exceptional patient experience feedback. The team works alongside the Mersey Community Hospital's services, and the NUM position is well supported with strong links to the Hospital's NUM group. Two statements sum up the team - unquestionable patient centred care and commitment to clinical excellence

The Role:

The Nurse Unit Manager:

• Provides leadership to the nursing staff within the day patient unit, Medical Day Procedure Unit, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).
• Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions within the Medical Day Procedure Unit.
• Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material and financial resources for service delivery within the Unit.
• Preferably holds relevant post graduate qualifications and is committed to ongoing professional and academic development
• Manages the financial, physical and human resources of the Medical Day Procedure Unit to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget.
• Monitors, manages and reports on the performance and activity levels of the day patient clinical service.
• Monitors and manages staff performance and development.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 8 September 2025.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
  
  

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $122,365 to $129,060 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
  
  

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
  
  

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available and is negotiable for the right candidate at time of appointment
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
  
  

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant post graduate qualifications
• Holds or is working towards, tertiary qualifications in nursing/midwifery education or equivalent
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 528628 Nurse Unit Manager G7a (Nov 2023)
  
  

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
  
  

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

• applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
  
  

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Anthony Hurst

Nursing and Operations Director - Mersey Community Hospital

Phone:

Email:

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