Nurse Unit Manager

5 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Monday 31 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7b

$130,203 to $136,295 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

The Role:

The NUM works autonomously at ward level under the general direction of the Nursing Director to provide nursing leadership and is responsible and accountable for:

  • Ensuring the standards of patient/client care within the practice area are in accordance with relevant legislation, clinical standards and evidence-based practice.
  • Ensuring the provision of nursing care that meets the care requirements of each patient/client in the practice area.
  • Managing physical, financial and human resources effectively, ensuring the practice area objectives are met.
  • Work collaboratively to support a learning organisation encouraging and supporting staff to develop further knowledge and skills to enhance the individual and the practice area.
  • Providing clear direction to staff, so that all staff have an understanding of their responsibilities and duties.
  • Ensuring that quality improvement processes are in place and acted upon, resulting in constant evaluation and improvement in the standard of care to patients/clients.
  • Acting as a role model for staff by actively coaching/mentoring/developing staff.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join the team

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: $130,203 - $136,295 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

  • Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
  • Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
  • 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.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

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.

For more information:

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

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