Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research.
With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day.
This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.
Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.
A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.
The Child Health Service (CHS) provides multidisciplinary primary community care services for children who reside in the CHQ HHS geographical area.
The CHS provides a child-centred, family-focused health service, which includes promotion of health and development, early detection, early intervention, and care planning.
This is achieved through enhancing opportunities for families to access support, developing linkages with community groups, building confidence and capability, and enhancing relationships between children and parents.
The CHS is underpinned by a Model of Care which provides the framework of an evidence-based, clinically safe practice and efficient use of resources.
Clinical services are provided by qualified, culturally competent healthcare professionals, with specialist qualifications and/or experience in children's health and include Advanced Health Workers, Child Health Nurses, Social Workers and Psychologists.
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is accountable at an advanced practice level for leading and coordinating their respective Team in the Child Health Service to achieve best practice standards for clinical practice and patient-centred care within a healthcare team.
The NUM is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient human, material and financial resource management.
What CHQ HHS can offer Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing.
Additional benefits include:
12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/life balance, variety and flexibilitySome roles within Queensland Health are designated as 'Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'.
A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD.
Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements.
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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