Nurse Unit Manager (Jobshare) - Ian Brand Residential Care

Description:

Reference Number:48536:Nurse Unit Manager - Ian Brand Residential Care Bundoora Centre
Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fastbecoming the place to be!
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced senior leaders with Aged Care experience for a Nurse Unit Manager role at Ian Brand Residential Care. This is a full-time ongoing position located at Bundoora Centre, Northern Health.
About Northern Health:
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
Ian Brand residential Care (IBRC) is a 30 bed Public Sector Residential Aged Care Facility that is under the governance of Northern Health and is situated at Bundoora Centre. IBRC comprises of 18 permanent residents and 12 Bed Based Transition Care program clients. Along with the general Northern health NUM position description, the Ian Brand Residential Care NUM is required to ensure compliance and alignment with the Aged Care quality Standards and reforms, ensure daily care minutes are met, the facility is accreditation ready for any potential unannounced visits, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires clear understanding of aged care and AN-ACC funding as well as lead a dedicated team of staff. The NUM should be dynamic, motivated, and passionate as well as being committed to lead the delivery of safe and quality care to our residents.
The role oversees the Clinical Care manager and must ensure compliance with AN-ACC, submission of quality indicators, Serious Incident response Scheme (SIRS), as well as being up to date with the Aged Care Standards and Aged care Compliance requirements.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Familiar with My Aged Care portalSound leadership and management skills Promotion of safety in all aspects of operation with a proactive approachAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel Effective written & verbal communication skillsAbility to build relationships with residents and their families to ensure the provision of quality care and outcomesAdaptable and able to drive changeKnowledge of the Aged Care quality and Safety Commission requirementsKnowledge of the Aged care reformsAbility to manage workload with competing priorities and efficient time management practicesDeveloped clinical skillsKnowledge of AN-ACC assessment requirements and funding and Quality Indicators
Next Steps:
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Kirralee Jensen, Director of Nursing & Site Operations Director, Kirralee.jensen2@nh.org.au or 0458814281.
Applications close 27 March 2025.
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceState of the art facilities and campus partnershipsA commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.