Nurse Unit Manager (Emergency Department) - Innisfail

About us:

Innisfail Hospital is a 49-bed rural hospital providing health care services at Level 3 – 4 within the Clinical Services Capability Framework. The Emergency Department is a busy rural department with approximately 1500 presentations per month. The Specialist Clinics area supports approximately 10 – 14 public and private visiting outreach specialist services.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will…

• Provide effective and efficient management of service in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, clinical and non-clinical staff to facilitate the provision of quality evidence based care.
• Lead the implementation of programs through effective use of teams, establishing clear plans, timelines and specific activities.
• Collaboratively lead, support and participate in investigating and implementing recommendations for improved client outcomes and service delivery using a range of appropriate audit/research approaches.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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