Job Description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Corryong Health

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our care team in Corryong and provide exceptional nursing care to elderly and acute patients in a supportive work environment.

Corryong Health is a fully accredited small rural health service, located in the picturesque north-eastern corner of Victoria, just 120 kilometres east of Wodonga, Corryong Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including urgent care, acute care, residential aged care, and home and community-based services.

We are seeking Associate Nurse Unit Manager Nurses to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis.

About the Role:

The position requires the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to work with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide leadership and management for acute and residential services within a broad-based integrated model of health care service provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Assistant management role of the service
• Leadership, coordination and management of staff
• Participate, as a line manager, in Corryong Health organisational development programs and processes
• Promote and initiate best practice and evidenced based practices within the setting
• Knowledge of budgetary and financial management of the acute and residential services
• Meeting legislative and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining own clinical competencies
• Participation in quality processes

Clinical Care

• Plan and evaluate nursing care in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team and patients/ residents/ clients using effective interpersonal communication and the values of Corryong Health
• Provide high level communication skills that include interpersonal, verbal, written, computer and ability to work cohesively as an active member of the multidisciplinary team
• The Model of Team STEPPS relating to communication and resolution of conflict will be observed and worked towards on every shift
• Carry out nursing practice in accordance with Legislation, Common Law and Code of Ethics and Conduct; and act to rectify unsafe nursing practice and/or unprofessional conduct
• Provide direct and indirect supervision to Enrolled Nurse and Personal Care Workers with regards to safe medication management and best practice
• The model of team nursing within Corryong Health is based on the Active Service Model and Ageing in Place
• Must adhere to all legislation, Acts, protocols and policies relating to medication management
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, including Performance and Development process and clinical supervision; undertaking annual mandatory training as provided by CQ Nurse; and providing or facilitating appropriate training and ongoing support to students

Requirements: To join our team, you must:

1. Tertiary qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency as a Registered Nurse Division 1
2. Broad generalist nursing experience in acute care with current First Line Emergency Care Accreditation or willingness to undertake same
3. Knowledge of the Aged Care Standards and ability to provide evidence based and clinical effective aged care
4. Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with organisational Vision, Mission and Values statements
5. Willingness to actively promote and work within the spirit of the organisations vision and value statements
6. Good communication skills and a commitment to teamwork
7. Demonstrated commitment to establishing a continuum of care model for patients and residents
8. Basic computer skills
9. Willingness to contribute to the development of policies and procedures; the quality improvement process and research projects within available resources and expertise
10. A commitment to continued professional development
11. A commitment to working within a Continuous Quality Management Framework
12. A commitment to providing excellent client centred care
13. Demonstrates drive, commitment, and resilience, within a framework that highly values personal and staff wellbeing

What We Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Grow your skills and advance your career.
• Salary Packaging Options: Maximize your take-home pay.
• Supportive and Innovative Team Environment: Be part of a progressive and caring community.
• Relocation Assistance: We offer support to help you make Corryong your new home.

How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career?

Please follow the links to apply via LiveHire or for a further information please email: CHHumanrsources@corryonghealth.org.au

Join us at Corryong Health and be a part of a community where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!