Nurse Manager - Aged Care Services
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- Nurse Manager
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- REQ578319 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Leading the way in aged care through clinical strength and vision!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.70 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ578319
Where you'll be working:
Greater Newcastle & Lower Hunter Integrated Care – Hunter & Lower Mid -North Coast is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager to provide leadership to the Aged Care Services in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens. Based at Wallsend Health Campus, this role is integral to ensuring quality safe patient care is provided across a range of services including the Transitional Aged Care Program, Community Dementia Nurse team and Dementia Advisory Service
As the primary interface between senior managers of the service and front-line staff you will be required to support two-way communication through the organisational hierarchy, oversee the day-to-day management of the community service, and work closely with other Nurse Managers, Nurse Unit Managers, multidisciplinary teams and the Director of Nursing.
About the role:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Manager with the ability to: lead, direct and co-ordinate client care; ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives; lead and coordinate the nursing and multidisciplinary care team, and monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the service. As the leader the Nurse Manager will demonstrate her/his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely: broad nursing experience and knowledge; understanding and acceptance that clients are the central focus of service delivery; professional integrity; ethical conduct; accountability; advocacy; enabling others; cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective teamwork; commitment to advancing the profession of nursing and care provision.
About you:
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, empathetic, capable, and enthusiastic individual who has great leadership qualities to ensure service provision is of a high standard. The role will require you to utilise your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to different communication styles. You will be committed to fostering a consultative and collaborative culture with a strong focus on ‘Excellence’, quality, and innovation, you will be motivated by a genuine desire to partner with stakeholders to provide a quality service to consumers. It is your strong focus on teamwork and your ability to generate solutions, take initiative and drive change that will help you stand out from the crowd.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about nursing, with the ability to connect with a wide range of people. Working within a supportive team, you will have the opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the community services, staff and consumers.
Working within the Excellence Framework and Orientation Guidelines, the successful candidate would be provided with education and training needs, as required, to enable them to undertake the role successfully. The manager will have regular Monthly Accountability Meetings with the Greater Newcastle & Lower Hunter Director of Nursing. Specific education and professional development requirements will be discussed with the successful applicant during 30- and 90-day conversations.
Essential Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current registration (or eligible for same) with AHPRA.
Benefits:
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Bullen on Kathy.Bullen@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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