Associate Nurse Unit Manager

The Team: Renal Services (THS - North) has an acute haemodialysis unit at the LGH and an outpatient Satellite Renal Unit, based in Kings Meadows. The NUM is based at the LGH and has oversight of both services. This ANUM position is important to both sites, as it provides assistance to the NUM, with the day‑to‑day management, operation and coordination of human and physical resources - to provide optimal patient care to patients requiring renal replacement therapies and support. Renal Services North provides: Haemodialysis; Home dialysis therapies; Renal Transplantation pre and post work‑up and follow‑up, as well as CKD education and supportive care. The Role: Primary purpose - The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Renal Services, is an experienced Renal Nurse, with clinical leadership knowledge and skills, and who will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care, as well has human resource coordination - staff replacement; staff redeployment between LGH and KM renal. The ANUM needs to be willing to act up in the NUM role for periods of leave relief. You will need to: Provide a high level of clinical knowledge and skill (support to staff) to ensure clinical standards, policies and procedures are followed. Assist and support the NUM in the development and maintenance of a strong, collaborative, professional team environment, which promotes a positive culture and contemporary nursing leadership. Support the NUM in their decision making, regarding cost effective and efficient approaches to managing resources, and collaboratively support the NUM to explain business decisions to staff. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment: Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Post Graduate Allowance: Up to 10% based on qualification type. Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Rose Mace Position: Nurse Unit Manager – Renal Phone number: Email address: What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr