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Nurse Unit Manager - Esk Hospital, Queensland Health Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Esk Hospital Team! Esk is a quaint country town, nestled under the magnificent Glenn Rock. Esk boasts some great attractions, including the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, award winning cafe''s and Somerset Dam and Lake Wivenhoe just down the road. If you are looking at more extreme activities, skydiving is located in the next town over. Esk is situated an hour and 20mins from Brisbane CBD and the Sunshine Coast. So come and be part of our wonderful team while still enjoying the lifestyle that you want. Temporary Full-time opportunity About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of Queensland''s most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, subacutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health: We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction. We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected. We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation. Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, communitybased care across the West Moreton region. About the role The Nurse Unit Manager Esk Health is a Registered Nurse who is recognised as an advanced level practitioner with expertise in nursing leadership. This role will also demonstrate expertise and leadership skills within Esk Health which includes knowledge of contemporary nursing practice; and extensive knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory in rural hospital nursing and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, strong teams within a framework of open communication and the establishment of a positive environment across the broad clinical interprofessional team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others. Demonstrated contemporary management knowledge and skills specifically the ability to deliver effective human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment. Demonstrated legislation / policy knowledge and the ability to develop documents supporting the application of same. Exemplifies the West Moreton Health Professional Practice Model by demonstrating personcentred care, professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice. Mandatory Requirements: Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 Why choose us Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland''s fastestgrowing regions. Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities. Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership. Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs. Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super. A lifestyle you''ll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience. To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr