Traineeships, apprenticeships & graduate programs
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
Reference number: PD48
Position summary
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing leadership and support for staff, patients, residents and their families. The ANUM is responsible for providing the quality day to day health care, supported by contemporary standards and evidence, to meet the needs of residents and patients.
Selection criteria
Essential:
- Experience in staff management and data analysis.
- A current knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards.
- Clinical competence in acute, emergency, aged and palliative care.
- Sound knowledge of the requirements of Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Aptitude for clinical teaching.
- Ongoing maintenance of professional competence.
- Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Police Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Driver's Licence.
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Risk Management.
- Training in Nursing Management.
- An understanding of Rural Health.
Key responsibilities
- Supports and promotes activities which are consistent with the objectives and philosophy of Mallee Track Health and Community Service.
- Supervises and teaches junior staff or students and acts as a role model for all staff and as a preceptor for student nurses.
- Implements clinical care programs as delegated by the Director of Nursing/NUM in accordance with the Health Service and Care Team policies and procedures.
- Advises the Director of Nursing/NUM on matters pertaining to all aspects of their role.
- Coordinates and maintains appropriate nursing staff levels through consultation with the Director of Nursing/NUM and clinical nurses, redeploying staff and engaging casual (bank) staff as required.
- Facilitates the process to ensure the performance and skills of casual nurses are maintained in accordance with hospital policy.
- Coordinates and directs staff orientation at the service area level.
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Lead and be responsible for a substantial portfolio in the work area.
- Provide direction to Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses when required.
- Lead and support staff to integrate the MTHCS Elder Care philosophy of true person centred care by enabling residents to be independent, make true choices and to be able to make meaningful contributions to their community.
- Acts as a role model for all staff and promotes activities that are consistent with the values and behaviours of Mallee Track Health and Community Service.
- Advanced assessment, care planning and care delivery skills.
- Other duties as directed.
Employment with MTHCS
Child Safe Organisation
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental
All MTHCS employees will:
- Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
- Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
- Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
- Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
- Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
- Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.
Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.
To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).
If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.
Compulsory Training
As per the schedule.
Performance Appraisal
Conducted as per appraisal schedule.
How to apply
Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:
- A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
- General resume.
- Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.
To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:
People and Culture
PO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490
Or alternatively an application can be emailed to careers@mthcs.vic.gov.au
Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.
Full time & part time positions
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
Reference number: PD48
Position summary
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing leadership and support for staff, patients, residents and their families. The ANUM is responsible for providing the quality day to day health care, supported by contemporary standards and evidence, to meet the needs of residents and patients.
Selection criteria
Essential:
- Experience in staff management and data analysis.
- A current knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards.
- Clinical competence in acute, emergency, aged and palliative care.
- Sound knowledge of the requirements of Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Aptitude for clinical teaching.
- Ongoing maintenance of professional competence.
- Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Police Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Driver's Licence.
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Risk Management.
- Training in Nursing Management.
- An understanding of Rural Health.
Key responsibilities
- Supports and promotes activities which are consistent with the objectives and philosophy of Mallee Track Health and Community Service.
- Supervises and teaches junior staff or students and acts as a role model for all staff and as a preceptor for student nurses.
- Implements clinical care programs as delegated by the Director of Nursing/NUM in accordance with the Health Service and Care Team policies and procedures.
- Advises the Director of Nursing/NUM on matters pertaining to all aspects of their role.
- Coordinates and maintains appropriate nursing staff levels through consultation with the Director of Nursing/NUM and clinical nurses, redeploying staff and engaging casual (bank) staff as required.
- Facilitates the process to ensure the performance and skills of casual nurses are maintained in accordance with hospital policy.
- Coordinates and directs staff orientation at the service area level.
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Lead and be responsible for a substantial portfolio in the work area.
- Provide direction to Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses when required.
- Lead and support staff to integrate the MTHCS Elder Care philosophy of true person centred care by enabling residents to be independent, make true choices and to be able to make meaningful contributions to their community.
- Acts as a role model for all staff and promotes activities that are consistent with the values and behaviours of Mallee Track Health and Community Service.
- Advanced assessment, care planning and care delivery skills.
- Other duties as directed.
Employment with MTHCS
Child Safe Organisation
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental
All MTHCS employees will:
- Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
- Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
- Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
- Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
- Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
- Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.
Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.
To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).
If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.
Compulsory Training
As per the schedule.
Performance Appraisal
Conducted as per appraisal schedule.
How to apply
Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:
- A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
- General resume.
- Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.
To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:
People and Culture
PO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490
Or alternatively an application can be emailed to careers@mthcs.vic.gov.au
Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.
Casual positions
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
Reference number: PD48
Position summary
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing leadership and support for staff, patients, residents and their families. The ANUM is responsible for providing the quality day to day health care, supported by contemporary standards and evidence, to meet the needs of residents and patients.
Selection criteria
Essential:
- Experience in staff management and data analysis.
- A current knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards.
- Clinical competence in acute, emergency, aged and palliative care.
- Sound knowledge of the requirements of Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Aptitude for clinical teaching.
- Ongoing maintenance of professional competence.
- Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Police Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Driver's Licence.
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Risk Management.
- Training in Nursing Management.
- An understanding of Rural Health.
Key responsibilities
- Supports and promotes activities which are consistent with the objectives and philosophy of Mallee Track Health and Community Service.
- Supervises and teaches junior staff or students and acts as a role model for all staff and as a preceptor for student nurses.
- Implements clinical care programs as delegated by the Director of Nursing/NUM in accordance with the Health Service and Care Team policies and procedures.
- Advises the Director of Nursing/NUM on matters pertaining to all aspects of their role.
- Coordinates and maintains appropriate nursing staff levels through consultation with the Director of Nursing/NUM and clinical nurses, redeploying staff and engaging casual (bank) staff as required.
- Facilitates the process to ensure the performance and skills of casual nurses are maintained in accordance with hospital policy.
- Coordinates and directs staff orientation at the service area level.
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Lead and be responsible for a substantial portfolio in the work area.
- Provide direction to Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses when required.
- Lead and support staff to integrate the MTHCS Elder Care philosophy of true person centred care by enabling residents to be independent, make true choices and to be able to make meaningful contributions to their community.
- Acts as a role model for all staff and promotes activities that are consistent with the values and behaviours of Mallee Track Health and Community Service.
- Advanced assessment, care planning and care delivery skills.
- Other duties as directed.
Employment with MTHCS
Child Safe Organisation
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental
All MTHCS employees will:
- Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
- Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
- Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
- Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
- Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
- Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.
Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.
To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).
If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.
Compulsory Training
As per the schedule.
Performance Appraisal
Conducted as per appraisal schedule.
How to apply
Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:
- A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
- General resume.
- Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.
To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:
People and Culture
PO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490
Or alternatively an application can be emailed to careers@mthcs.vic.gov.au
Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.
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