Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description:

• Permanent full time position, Kew location - Aged Mental Health
• Leadership opportunity
• Friendly & supportive team

About the Role

You will provide mentoring and leadership to the Nursing Team at Normanby Unit, as well as support the NUM in managing the professional and operational resources of the facility. Bring a strong clinical skillset and excellent communication skills to deliver exceptional patient-focused service and engage patients, families and colleagues with courtesy, consideration and sensitivity.

• Lead, coordinate and provide efficient and effective resource management to achieve optimum resident outcomes
• Deputise for the NUM
• Plan inpatient care in line with the Mental Health Act 2014 and clinical standards and values of the organisation
• Support the NUM with the daily running of the ward including bed management, staff management and attending relevant meetings
• Act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care
• Implement and support organisational change as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager
• Ensure incidents are accurately documented and investigated

Classifications for this position will range from NP83 to NP74 ($108,435 – $112,091 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Degree in Nursing
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Leadership qualities with proven ability to direct, enthuse and encourage a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in conflict management / negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support change
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including sound oral and writing skills
• Ability to organise and work to schedules to achieve the best outcomes for residents
• Well-developed understanding of Mental Health Act 2014 and relevant legislation of the principles and practice of aged psychiatry
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Normanby Team

Normanby Unit is a 20-bed acute admission and assessment unit in Kew, caring for people with psychiatric illness over the age of 65.The patients are caring by a skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
 

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

 SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

NUM IP Lau ip.lau@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

6 September 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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