Contract: Ongoing, Full-Time

An experienced and dynamic nurse with management and leadership experience is sought to join BRHS as the Nurse Unit Manager in our Rehabilitation ward. Unlock a rewarding career in East Gippsland, regional Victoria known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant communities. 

A great chance is offered to transfer your managerial skills into the role, so whether you have experience in rehabilitation nursing or you come from a different nursing management background, we have this great opportunity waiting for you. You will lead a stable and highly experienced senior team of nurses that facilitate a well-supported and smooth-running ward.

The Flanagan/Rehabilitation ward is an unusual 20-bed mixed unit providing Sub-Acute in-patient Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation, Transition Care and Acute Alcohol and Drug Detoxification (AOD) programs. The unit works in collaboration with a dedicated sub-acute Allied Health team established in the ward.

What can we offer you?

Challenge

• Unlock your full potential and broaden your knowledge and experience with a variety of care settings.
• Become a key stakeholder in the establishment of the Rehabilitation in the Home Program, providing care at home.
• Diverse role combining operational, leadership and clinical responsibilities.

Growth:

• Leadership training and annual scholarship opportunities to pursue post graduate studies
• Be supported to challenge yourself and progress your career in nursing management
• Great opportunity for experienced Nursing Manager looking to expand skills into a new area or a new manager wanting to step up.

Balance

• Monday to Friday position with monthly accrued days off (ADO)
• Enjoy flexibility with starting and finishing time to create a roster that fits your lifestyle
• Experience the best of the East Gippsland region with beaches, national parks and snowfields at your door. Find out more here
• Affordable lifestyle with lower house prices and family-friendly environment.

Wellbeing

• Variety of health and wellbeing activities such as “Learn a new Skill Day”, exercise and quiz challenges
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with free on-site psychologist appointments
• Organisational commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.  Join our Gender Equality group and check out our new cultural garden here

Minimum criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience and recent senior nursing or management experience
• Demonstrated competence in leadership and management with the proven ability to manage the day to day operations, staff motivation and management and professional support.

Please refer to the position description for other key selection criteria requirements.

Interested? For more information contact: Jo Marshall, Clinical Operations Manager on 03 5150 3412

Applications close: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" below and are to include a covering letter, resume (including two professional referees) and response to the key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description).

In accordance with Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.