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Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital - Royal Park Campus – Ward Aged Care 2

• Seeking an experienced nurse leader with at least 5 years’ experience for ongoing position
• Join a multidisciplinary team with a unique and motivating work environment
• Work a rotating roster, 80 hours per fortnight, within our supportive and dedicated team
• Monthly ADO and generous annual leave benefits

About the service:

Our Home First Ambulatory and Complex Care service is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our Geriatric Evaluation and Management subacute care team on ward Aged Care 2, which is a 20-bed ward.  We deliver physical and cognitive rehabilitation care for patients with chronic or complex conditions that are associated with ageing, cognitive dysfunction, or disability. We have a diverse patient cohort providing services to adults from 65 to over 100 years of age!

Our team are dedicated to support the next stage in the patient journey to full recovery after an injury, illness or surgery. We ensure that our patients gain the most independence and functionality that is possible with the support of our skilled multidisciplinary team.

We are passionate about supporting our team to deliver the best care and support their growth and development via education opportunities, team nursing models and preceptorship.   

Your new role:

• Ensure there is provision of high-quality standards of patient care. This includes the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for care in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to achieve the desired patient outcomes.
• Assume the responsibilities of the manager maintaining professional and operational standard out of hours.
• Ensure individual patient plans, estimated discharge dates, progression of care, next destination are updated on the Patient Journey Board (Electronic Medical Records system) each shift and understands the importance of this workflow to facilitate effective and timely discharge planning and communicates effectively with bed management team and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical leadership and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address priority issues, in relation to providing care to consumers with complex care needs
• Provide support and assistance to the NUM in the operational leadership of the unit as required
• Contribute to the development of an effective discharge plan and provide appropriate patient education and referral to appropriate community providers

About you:

• Registered Nurses that are eligible to apply must have a minimum of 5 years acute or subacute experience with leadership experience working in the Nurse in Charge role and/ or have experience in managing a portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team
• Professional role model, demonstrating consultative, innovative and responsible leadership
• Demonstrated provision of high-quality patient care
• Highly developed and effective communication skills and are passionate about professional development

Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Up to $12,000 tax free annually through salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport
• Monthly ADO for full time employees
• You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term! Onsite Role
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

Don’t delay—apply now! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.