Associate Nurse Unit Manager Special Care Nursery

About the Role

Closing Date: 04/11/2024 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture

Albury Wodonga Health, Special Care Nursery is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse to join our leadership team as Associate Nurse Unit Manager. This role will ensure clinical practice and care are consistent with the AWH and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards. This will be demonstrated through provision of management and leadership to staff, as a delegate of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) across a range of contexts, to facilitate optimal health outcomes for neonates and their families in our care.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an expert nurse with advanced clinical skills who will provide professional clinical leadership to nursing staff in our unit. The position contributes to the SCN, The Women’s and Children’s Division, and the organisation in ways such as; education to staff, families and health care professionals, quality improvement initiatives, research and evidence based practice projects, professional development, and clinical and professional leadership. The ANUM role is a rotating roster and includes night duty, PM shifts and weekends – in the absence of the NUM.
The successful applicant will be involved in the operational decision making in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for enacting strategies that support a positive work-based culture in our team.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

Currently registration as a Registered Nurse, and/or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia though AHPRA and a Victorian working with Children’s Check.
Evidence of ongoing professional development as reflected in Professional Practice Portfolio
Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is Desirable
Relevant clinical and leadership experience within a Neonatal acute care setting
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team and key stakeholders
Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrate a willingness to seek and accept critical feedback
A strong commitment to the delivery of family centred care
Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
Dedicated, empathetic and adaptable.
Understand the complex and varied presentations cared for in the SCN

Employment Type: This is a part time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Associate Midwifery Unit Manager PD0018.pdf (awh.org.au) or alternatively contact Jane Nichol at jane.nichol@awh.org.au  for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
 

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