Associate Nurse Unit Manager - SECU

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - SECU

Latrobe Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join the Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) team.

Reporting to the SECUManagerthis role plays an important role in implementing appropriate systems and processes to meet the SECU team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The successful applicant will:

• Support the unit manager in the provision of dynamic and evidence-based clinical leadership and human and financial resource management.

• Implement and coordinate care delivery ensuring legislative compliance and adherence to policies and procedures that support the delivery of high standards of clinical practices.

• Manage, coordinate, lead and assist in the development of the unit ensuring person-centred care and the achievement of a high standard of quality patient outcomes.

• Lead the unit in relation to implementing recovery-focused and non-punitive and non-coercive practices, including the reduction of seclusion and restraint practices.

Why work for LRH?

A leading Gippsland employer, Latrobe Regional Hospital is Gippsland's specialist referral and trauma centre located 150km east of Melbourne. We are a purpose-built teaching hospital caring for a population of more than 260,000 people. Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency, intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis, and aged care.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive team
• High-quality patient care
• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• Modern Facilities
• Electronic Medical Records

Our unique difference:

• Regional lifestyle opportunities
• Access to excellent schools, health and transport services
• Generous salary packaging benefits paid parental leave, and flexible working conditions
• Expanding specialist services with future redevelopments & expansions

Our commitment to you:

LRH is recognized as a leading learning hospital providing ongoing career opportunities.  We provide a safe and rewarding work environment for all of our staff and have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership excellence, education, and training.

Now is an exciting time to join our team with significant growth on the horizon.

Diversity and Inclusion

At LRH we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At LRH we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8653.

We at LRH strongly encourage people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People & Culture team via email at peoplecultureadmin@lrh.com.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.