Nurse Unit Manager, Specialist Palliative Care - location negotiable within NNSWLHDNorthern NSW Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: $129,235.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532462
This is a District wide role, the location of this role may be successfully negotiated within the Northern New South Wales Local Health District sites.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
About the role The Specialist Palliative Care Service Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the professional and operational management of nursing staff (and other relevant staff under their delegation) and coordinating the provision of palliative care in the in-patient and community settings. The role includes leadership, planning, coordination and evaluation of the service.
Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services.
Join our team and you'll enjoy: Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.Growth – access to professional and personal development.Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment.Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce.Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Bridges on ******
Applications Close: 26 November 2024
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
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