This is a vacancy
for a Fixed Term or Permanent appointment at 76 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
We currently have
one position
available.
South
Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to
delivering safe, high-quality care to our community.
Guided by our
vision of Excellent health care, every time, we
place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre
of everything we do.
We are building a culture of shared learning
and leadership that reflects our commitment to being
Collectively One, Locally Led.
Through tailored
development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary
ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make
a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.
About
usOur Values guide our work in every action, and that
includes recruitment and employment!
SMHS encourages Aboriginal
people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to
work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you
consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Fremantle
Hospitalis a 300-bed specialist hospital delivering
high-quality aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, planned
surgery and medical services.
Supporting the tertiary and
quaternary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital
provides a broad range of specialist care across areas including
orthopaedics, general and plastic surgery, ENT, specialised hand
surgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, endoscopy, dental and
maxillofacial, and women's health services.
This
position is located on the Fremantle Campus Ward B7N , which is a
27 bed Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Ward.
We
are currently seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our
team.The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for leading
and managing the Nursing/Midwifery and Assistants in Nursing to
deliver evidence-based care to achieve optimal patient outcomes
within allocated resources.
The Nurse Unit Manager has direct
responsibility for improving and maintaining standards, developing
solutions and delivering outcomes consistent with service and
organisational imperatives and targets.
As a key leader, the Nurse




Unit Manager will ensure that the unit meets the requirement for
delivery of a patient centred service against key performance
indicators: quality, budget and human resource.
The position
provides a consultation and liaison service within their area of
expertise to relevant internal and external
customers.
Want
to know more?
We encourage you to contact Monica
Ticharwa
, A/ Nurse Director on *******
3***.
Application and
assessment support
If you have
any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully
participate in the application and assessment process, please
contact Monica Ticharwa, A/ Nurse Director on 08
*********.
If you are an
Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application,
please contact
Jobs and Skills WA on ********.
How
to apply
You've heard from
us, now we'd like to hear from you.
Suitability
Criteria: Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only
by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of
factors.
These include an applicant's eligibility for appointment,
demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values and
ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to
our workplace culture.
Your
application should include:
A copy
of your current CV
A
statement addressing the suitability criteria, and specifically
the Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3
pages
The
names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can
attest to your suitability for this role.
Please note referees
may be contacted as part of the initial assessment
process.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying
online.
Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees




enjoy a range of advantages 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
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold
citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing
employment in Australia.
WA Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this
position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
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.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public
sector.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant
decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of
these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service > Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
📍 Western Australia