Nurse Unit Manager

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Eligibility to Apply: To 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).

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be contacted to comment on integrity and past ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This Position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For more information please refer to the WWC website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

While this selection process may be used to fill other similar vacancies across the health service, and if the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may be selected. These options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the endorsement date.

Position Profile: The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a senior registered nurse responsible for leading and managing nursing to deliver evidence-based care to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources. The NUM is accountable for improving and maintaining standards, developing solutions and delivering outcomes aligned with service and organisational imperatives and targets. As a key leader of the ward interdisciplinary team, the NUM will ensure the unit meets the requirements for delivery of a patient-centered service against key performance indicators: quality, budget, human resources and professional development. The position provides a consultation and liaison service within their area of expertise to relevant internal and external customers.

Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. It offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is a premier teaching hospital contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Hollie Murray on 0435330374.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care