Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Tasmanian Government
- Tasmania
- $103,466-109,165 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.
OUR PATIENTS| Sepsis | Single organ failure | DKA | AMI | Cardiac Failure | Acute Pulmonary Oedema |Arrythmia management | Respiratory failure | Non-invasive ventilation | CVA| Metabolic & Respiratory acidosis management | Gastro|General|ENT surgical management |
OUR TESTAMONIALS “I have been in COU for two months now - I transferred for a change as I was burnt out. I am enjoying my time in this 6 bed unit and would encourage anyone to apply! Hayley, the NUM, is very approachable and the team made my transition very easy. I have never worked in a place where morale is so high, and the employees are so well supported. I genuinely look forward to coming in to work.” “COU is the most cohesive, friendly, supportive team of nurses I have ever worked with! You can feel the 'happy vibes' as you walk into the unit. I love being able to work some shifts here.” “Our secret weapon is team work and respect for each other” “COU is a positive and inclusive group aimed at promoting the best nursing outcomes for higher acuity patients. New staff in COU have a unique opportunity to be well supported by experienced staff while developing critical thinking and clinical skills. Staff are encouraged and nurtured in a small and personal setting to develop knowledge and skills via preceptorship and education.”In COU we believe that our staff are the cornerstone of the unit. We actively team build, support and care for one another and the leadership team emphasise the importance of this. COU also places value on rewarding and recognising each other and has a reward and recognition program for staff that enables people to recognise the wonderful skill, knowledge, gifts and talents of others in the unit. The reward and recognition program is centred around the COU pillars.We believe COU has many great qualities that make it a great place to work, grow and lead and we look forward to having you join our leadership team.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your applicationDetails of AppointmentMultiple permanent full time and part time, shift-worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
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- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
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- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
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