Nurse Unit Manager

Lead a dedicated rehabilitation nursing team as Nurse Unit Manager of General Rehabilitation Ward 4B, driving clinical excellence, workforce development and high-quality patient-centred care while shaping the future of rehabilitation services at STARS.

About the role

The Nurse Unit Manager – General Rehabilitation Ward 4B provides advanced clinical and operational leadership within the Geriatric and Rehabilitation Service at Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (STARS). The role is accountable for the effective management of nursing services, workforce capability, resource utilisation and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation care.

The successful candidate will lead and support nursing teams, oversee service performance, and drive quality improvement, education and research initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, they will ensure clinical governance standards are maintained while fostering a positive workplace culture focused on excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Lead and coordinate nursing and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred rehabilitation services.
• Provide advanced leadership in clinical governance, workforce management, quality improvement, education and research activities.
• Monitor nursing practice standards, service performance indicators and patient outcomes to drive continuous service improvement.
• Manage human, financial and material resources effectively while supporting workforce development, succession planning and staff performance.
• Foster a collaborative, positive and learning-focused workplace culture that promotes professional growth, accountability and excellence in care delivery.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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