Your opportunityYou might think you already know a lot about Bupa. You'll know we provide health insurance and aged care services across Australia and you've probably also seen our dental and optical clinics in your local shopping centres. But what you might not realise is that we also deliver health services in support of key government departments including delivering health services to Defence Force personnel and their families in Australia.About the RoleAs a Nurse Manager (internally called a Nurse Coordinator) with Bupa ADF Health Services, you will provide leadership and support to your region in North Queensland and will be based at RAAF Townsville Health Centre.This is a fantastic opportunity for a NUM or nurse with leadership skills to stretch into a Nursing Coordinator role, growing your skillset and developing your expertise within the Defence sector.Please note, this newly created role is a full-time permanent position.Taking the role of a Nurse Coordinator you will:Support operational capability by preparing members for global deployment and exercisesTake a hands-on approach to integrating with your team when the tempo requires it and to enable assessment of staff capability and process integrityAccept responsibility for complex situations which may encompass clinical, managerial, and educational contexts e.g. assistance with emergency medical responses, clinical review, and complaint resolutionCoordinate vaccination paradesCoordinate sick parade, triage of members within a Primary Health Care Team modelInvestigate clinical incidents to include review and corrective action feedback to staffReview and update of department SOPsCoordinate roster, staffing levels and supervision of the nursing and Defence Force staff, to enable the provision of high standard of health careAbout youTo thrive in this role, you will be an inherently collaborative worker who enjoys working with people of all backgrounds to achieve common goals. You'll be able to pivot to different workplace cultures and clinical environments easily, with an inherent focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.You will also require:At least 5 years' experience as a Div 1 RNPrior experience as a NUM/coordinatorPost Graduate Qualifications in Nursing or Health Management or working toward same with approval to undertake with an RTOCurrent Defence Health Services experience (desirable)Base Line Security Clearance (desirable)Be at the heart of it with BupaThis isn't your average nurse leadership role. This new role offers an incredible opportunity to not only extend your clinical and leadership skillset, but also make a real impact on our services to help shape the health outcomes of the men and women serving in Australian Defence Forces.We also offer:Tangible employee benefits, performance incentives and discounts on Bupa productsA supportive team where your contribution is truly valuedOpportunity to build your career with a Global leader in healthcareFor more information, please email our Talent Acquisition Partner, Adrian Delacy, ****** career at Bupa is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our customers and communities. Our purpose, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, is what inspires us. It's a promise to our customers to change lives for the better. Our people are at the heart of this. It's their passion, ideas and commitment that will shape a brighter future for both Bupa and our customers.To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: www.bupa.com.au/careersBupa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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