Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the newly redeveloped Emergency Department at Nambour General Hospital. This dynamic role requires an experienced and motivated nursing leader to provide advanced, person-centred care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The NUM will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective patient outcomes, drive rapid access and patient flow, and manage unit resources, staffing, and financial integrity. As part of an $86 million redevelopment, the department includes acute adult and paediatric areas, a Nurse Practitioner-led rapid review area, and resuscitation bays, supporting a growing demand of up to 140 presentations daily.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 7 Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/SC630642 Closing date 22-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $132562 - $143924 Fortnightly salary $5081.10 - $5516.60 Job duration Permanent Full-Time, 76 hrs p.f. Contact person Nick Jones Contact details 045 932 0985Access the National Relay Service
Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 7 and the Queensland Public Service values.
- Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
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Remuneration value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG 7 ). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.
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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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