Employment Type - Temporary Part Time Hours per fortnight - 64 Req Id - 1652 Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria's largest regional Health Service Temporary part-time opportunity (64 hours per fortnight) About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About The Facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the Mc Kellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
The Rapid Assessment and Planning Unit (RAPU) is a 16-bed short-stay Medical Unit for patients from the Emergency Department that need a short admission and will benefit from intensive, routine allied health input.
A multidisciplinary team approach is used to develop a plan of care for a safe and effective discharge from hospital within 48 hours to 76 hours.
About The Role The Rapid Assessment Unit (RAPU) Medical ward is looking for a highly motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join the leadership team.
The ANUM takes a leadership role in strategic and daily operations of the unit with well-developed problem solving abilities a must.
Your role will be within a dynamic and supportive unit where teamwork is paramount.
You must have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both written and verbal.
You will have a passion to provide high quality patient care, the ability to work a rotating roster and an interest in quality improvement, leadership and change management.
Clinical experience will focus on developing patient assessment skills and interventions aimed at providing optimal patient outcomes.
About The Culture Our staff thrive on being part of a highly respected and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best.
Most importantly, our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values underpinning all that we do.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career Attractive salary packaging benefits.
Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 About Geelong Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Contact Information Contact person: Sharon Simpson Email: Phone: (03) 4215 2843 Application closing date: 16 September 2024 Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr
