We are searching for an enthusiastic Nurse Unit Manager to join our stellar team at Queensland Health in Brisbane Western Suburbs.
Growing your career as a Full Time Nurse Unit Manager is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, teamwork and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Nurse Unit Manager at Queensland Health today!

About the role

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is an expert clinical practice registered nurse who provides an evidence based and contemporary operational management and nursing leadership within a Correctional Centre or Detention Centre within Prison Health Services.

Prison Health Services (PHS) is a rapidly growing division within the West Moreton Health region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners and Young Persons across eight facilities (six Correctional Centres and two Youth Detention Centres).

Prison Health Services has varied operating hours at each centre. Prison Health Services is a seven-day service with either 24/7 roster or two-shift roster (AM and PM), with centres varying between 8 hour, 9.5 hour, and 12 hour rotating shifts.

The Nurse Unit Manager – Prison Health Services role operates Monday to Friday within business hours.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory in Prison Health Services nursing.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
- Demonstrated management experience and capability with an ability and commitment to practice collaboratively within the and the broader multidisciplinary health care team to deliver high quality care.




- Demonstrated data analysis; outcome evaluation; service improvement and development skills.
- Demonstrated management knowledge and skills specifically human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( )
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. (PDF) ( )12/21(PDF) ( ) and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70(PDF) ( ) . (PDF) ( )

About West Moreton

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( )

Benefits

17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment perks may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( ) , ( ) wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Benefits of working as a Nurse Unit Manager in Brisbane Western Suburbs:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary

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