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Permanent Part-Time – 72 hours per fortnight
Available immediately
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Associate Nursing Unit Manager to join the Aged Care team at Portland District Health – 30 bed residential Facility.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical leadership to all team members to ensure that person centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated and maintained at a high standard. The ANUM acts as a professional and clinical role model for all team members and demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills while assuming a management focus in the department. The ANUM is an integral member of the department’s management and leadership team, in charge of shift in NUM absence, who will need to be available for all shifts.
About you:
- Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
- Membership of an appropriate professional association
- Post Graduate clinical qualifications
- Clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in Residential Aged Care
- Demonstrated understanding of Aged Care Standards and Accreditation requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and strong financial management skills
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
The Region – Glenelg Shire
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply
Applications need to include:
- a letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
- a resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
- details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Working with Children's' check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
For further details and a position description visit our careers section at: www.pdh.net.au
Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 36 per week
Salary: $54.06 – $55.88 per hour
Schedule:
- Shift work
Ability to commute/relocate:
- PORTLAND, VIC 3305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 13/09/2023
