Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply. The Role The NUM Huon, Kingston and Bruny Island is based at Huonville and provides leadership to the community nursing teams at Huonville, Kingston and Bruny Island.

Responsibilities include

the management of Community Health Centres at Huonville, Cygnet and Bruny Island. Specific Knowledge: Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience of/in community nursing. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice including clinical governance, clinical risk management, evidenced based practice, research, clinical standards, ethics, and legislation.

Skills: Leadership skills – Individuals will demonstrate capability to promote a shared vision and purpose and positively influence others (internally and externally) to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area. Decision making skills – Individuals will demonstrate capability to make rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives available make quick decisions when required and will commit to definite courses of actions.

Note:

• Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of Appointment Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing 10 January 2027 until 9 January 2028. Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant Classification Registered Nurse Grade 7b Salary $134,109 - $140,384 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 *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 vacancies. Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVPR) – NDIS endorsed OR has completed an Aged Care Conviction Check. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Relevant postgraduate qualifications. Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check. Statement of Duties and any associated documents You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs. Nurse Unit Manager.docx Applicant Guide Applicant Guide.docx How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required. Please Note All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. Contact Person Name: Janet Clemens Position: Assistant Director of Nursing
• Community Care and Coordination Phone number: 0459 819 486 Email address: [email protected] The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.