About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitable qualified and experienced nurse for the position of Team Leader of our Community Health Continence / Urology team. This team is part of the Primary & Community Services Division and provides a key service to support patients across the organisation from the inpatient setting through to clients in living in the community.  The service extends across all South West Healthcare campuses in addition to contracted services in health centres in Timboon, and Port Fairy.

The Team Leader position is responsible for the day to day running of continence services and providing clinical support for staff within the team as well as providing direct clinical care to patients/clients. 

• This is a permanent part – time positon (64 hours per fortnight)

What you bring

The successful applicant will have;

• A suitable qualification in Nursing, and hold a current registration with AHPRAH.
• A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation of programs and reporting
• Commitment to improving the care of individuals in the community
• Demonstrated lateral thinking abilities and proven work ethic
• Knowledge of Continence policy and practice (preferred)
• Post graduate Continence/Urology qualifications will be considered favourably.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. 

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday 25 October 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. 

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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