Nurse Unit Manager - Rehabilitation
Based at Epworth Hawthorn, this exciting opportunity offers you the chance to utilise your leadership skills to lead the nursing team in one of our specialist trauma rehabilitation units.
We are seeking a strong nurse leader to join our team of committed and professional rehabilitation nurses to contribute to the provision of excellent, compassionate specialist rehabilitation care.
The successful candidate will work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team coordinating the delivery of specialist rehabilitation care.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership of the rehabilitation nursing team
- Management of the unit and coordination of patient care on a day to day basis
- Monitoring of and implementing strategies to achieve agreed KPIs
- Mentoring and coaching the ANUMs who support the NM
- Provision of support to and collaboration with our medical staff and allied health teams involved in the patient’s care to facilitate high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients and their families / carers
- Patient assessment and management of all clinical issues relating to the patient’s condition
- Active engagement in clinical governance and quality improvement activities
Position Description Inherent Requirements
You will be a strong, high performing registered nurse with a minimum of five years of nursing experience at ANUM level as a minimum. You will be well supported by the DCS in transitioning to the role. An understanding of and experience in trauma informed care will be highly regarded.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Management Qualification (e.g. graduate Diploma) or equivalent or working towards one or willingness to commence within agreed period
- Post graduate qualification in the area of specialisation
- Membership of appropriate professional body
Additional Information
Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it’s a community.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Enquire / Apply
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For more information, refer to the position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like a confidential discussion please contact Suzie Hooper, Director of Clinical Services on 0409477357 or by email suzie.hooper@epworth.org.au OR Cindy Joffe, Acting Executive General Manager Continuing Care and Support Services on 0448 170 735 or by email cindy.joffe@epworth.org.au
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.