Nursing Unit Manager (NUM3), Primary Care - PFT - Parklea Correctional Centre

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 (NUM3)

Remuneration: $154,876.43 per annum + superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ684685

Position Title: Nursing Unit Manager (NUM3), Primary Care - PFT - Parklea Correctional Centre

We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

We are looking for a qualified health care professional with:

Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of AustraliaTertiary qualification in health management or working towards or a combination of study and work

Our Nursing Unit Managers provide leadership and manage the delivery of health care services for all patients admitted to Correctional Centres.

The position is an integral part of nursing administration and has responsibility and accountability for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health services for patients and for overseeing the delivery of those services.

This includes the co-ordination and monitoring of service provision and implementing and monitoring activity relating to service planning and development and policy development.

This position is required to interface effectively with other managers and service directors within Justice Health and Corrective Service New South Wales (CSNSW) custodial and program staff.

Salary & Benefits

Your rate of$154,876.43 per annum (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:

Additional allowances may applyAccess to Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and salary packaging benefitsFree on-site parkingA fitness passport (if you’re eligible)A genuine career progression & professional development opportunityA dynamic & varied working environment where no two days are the same

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

READY TO APPLY?

The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following targeted questions:

Tell us about a time you demonstrated clinical leadership in a complex situation where the quality or safety of patient care was at risk. How did you use your clinical judgement to determine the appropriate course of action, and what was the outcome?In Justice Health, clinical care must be delivered within a complex custodial environment and in partnership with CSNSW. Describe a situation where you have had to balance clinical requirements, patient-centred care, operational requirements, and competing stakeholder priorities. How did you make your decision and achieve a safe outcome?You commence as NUM Level 3 at a correctional centre and, within your first three months, identify the following: staff morale is low, sick leave has increased, there are inconsistencies in clinical practice, incident reports have increased, patient complaints have risen and CSNSW are reporting delays in patients accessing health services. You are also required to implement a new model of care within the next six months. How would you assess the situation, establish priorities, and develop a plan to address the immediate risks while also leading the longer-term improvement?

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Chloe Prior on Chloe.Prior@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Monday, 24th of August - 11:59pm