Mackay Hospital and Health Service – Mackay QLD
The Ambulatory and Elective Care team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Unit Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
About the Teams Specialist Outpatients Department The Specialist Outpatients Department provides outpatient appointments for patients requiring treatment from a specialist. Patients are referred to the Specialist Outpatients Department by General Practitioner, Emergency Department or from another specialist within Mackay HHS. Telehealth is also a model of service delivery which is supported in this environment. Specialist Outpatients Department also encompasses the pre-admission component of the patient's journey from outpatients through to elective surgery.
Referrals Management Unit This unit is staffed with Nurses and Administrators who process referrals received from General Practitioners and Specialists from Mackay HHS. Once categorized by the Specialist, the referral will be entered onto the Specialist Outpatients Department waiting list. The patient will then receive an appointment to attend the Specialist Outpatients Department.
Elective Bookings The Elective Bookings unit is staffed with Enrolled Nurses and Administrators who process Elective Booking forms from Specialists Outpatients within Mackay HHS. The patient will be entered on the relevant waitlist and will receive a procedure date.
Ambulatory Care This role involves discharge planning especially for elderly and complex patients, including liaison with Domiciliary services, Residential Aged Care Facilities, and working with specialists and Emergency Department staff.
Clinical Nurse Specialists Provide in-hospital advice and support for patients and staff regarding patients with diseases related to their specialty. This includes assistance and education to staff in all our facilities, including residential aged care, within Mackay HHS to facilitate hospital avoidance or reduction in length of stay. Our Clinical Nurse Specialists also provide outpatient clinic appointments.
About our Hospital and Health Service Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km² and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer Competitive wages, salary packaging, and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportYou may be eligible to receive the Incentive Scheme 1. This scheme is available to health workers who relocate from interstate or internationally to work within our team and may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).
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