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Requisition ID52421-Posted -On Going Period (L)-On Going Full Time (FT)

Reference Number:52421: Nurse Unit Manager - Dianella Hostel
Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are inviting applications from Registered Nurses for a Nurse Unit Manager role at Kilmore District Health.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Community Hospital, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg

Through visible and accessible leadership, the Nurse or Midwifery Unit Manager (NUM /, MUM) is at the forefront of directing and coordinating care that is underpinned by right, safe, coordinated and high-quality nursing patient centred care across the multidisciplinary environment of their unit. The role is responsible for the operational, professional and clinical service management of their staff and resources. The NUM/,MUM will achieve this through the development of effective partnerships, leadership and management of all nursing staff and resources, within a multidisciplinary team environment .

Specific functions of this role:

Dianella residential Care is a 30 bed Public Sector Residential Aged Care Facility that is under the governance of Northern Health and is situated at Kilmore District Hospital. Dianella Hostel comprises of 28 permanent residents and 2 Bed Based Respite. Along with the general Northern health NUM position description, the Dianella Residential Care NUM is required to ensure compliance and alignment with the Aged Care quality Standards and reforms, ensure daily care minutes are met, the facility is accreditation ready for any potential unannounced visits, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires clear understanding of aged care and AN-ACC funding as well as lead a dedicated team of staff. The NUM should be dynamic, motivated, and passionate as well as being committed to lead the delivery of safe and quality care to our residents.

The role oversees the Clinical Care manager and must ensure compliance with AN-ACC, submission of quality indicators, Serious Incident response Scheme (SIRS), as well as being up to date with the Aged Care Standards and Aged care Compliance requirements.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Registered Nurse/Midwifewith AHPRA

- Commitment to and understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards

- Knowledge of the new Aged Care Act

- Compliant with Aged Care Code of Conduct

- Familiar with My Aged Care portal

- Sound leadership and management skills

- Promotion of safety in all aspects of operation with a proactive approach

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel

- Ability to build relationships with residents and their families to ensure the provision of quality care and outcomes

- Adaptable and able to drive change

- Knowledge of the Aged Care quality and Safety Commission requirements

- Knowledge of the Aged care reforms

- Knowledge and understanding of the Serious Incident Response Scheme and reporting requirements

- Ability to manage workload with competing priorities and efficient time management practices

- Developed clinical skills

- Knowledge of AN-ACC assessment requirements and funding and Quality Indicators

Next Steps . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively you can contact: Luma Gashi, (Acting) Director of Nursing & Site Operations Director Kilmore District Hospital vialumnise.gashi@nh.org.au or 0421 038 596

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program

- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

- An inclusive and culturally safe space

- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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