Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Baabak (Hastings)

About us

Formed in 1917, QEC is a public sector Early Parenting and Community Services organisation, supporting families across Noble Park, Wodonga, Preston, Hastings and Morwell to build parenting confidence and help children thrive. We deliver a variety of services and support programs to families with young children (aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for profit partners.

Our evidence-based programs work alongside families, building on their strengths to support children’s safety, health and development.

At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.

We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all. It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected and feels a sense of belonging.

The role

Working directly under the Nurse Unit Manager- Residential Services, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is responsible for leading and supporting QEC’s multidisciplinary team in ensuring the delivery of the highest quality care and support for children and families engaged in the residential and day programs. The ANUM works competently within their scope of practice to deliver and lead safe, evidence based person-centred care to achieve optimal outcomes for all children. The ANUM is also responsible for coaching, role modelling, mentoring, and managing clinical staff to ensure optimal outcomes for all children.

The ANUM role effectively manages the day to day operation of their allocated Program Area on the residential unit. If rostered to work after hours or weekends, an ANUM will work and be paid in accordance with the pay classification in the Agreement.

For a detailed position description including key selection criteria go to our website www.qec.org.au/joinus/employmentopportunities/current vacancies

About you

To be considered for this role you will possess:

• Div 1 Registered Nurse and specialty (Midwife, Mental Health, Paediatrics)
• Demonstrated experience and theoretical understanding of the vulnerabilities faced by families and the impacts on the safety and wellbeing of their children
• Experience supporting families to access relevant services to address underlying vulnerabilities and risk factors
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, targets and key deliverables of the program
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues faced by Aboriginal children and their families
• High Level of confidentiality
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• High level attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills
  

Benefits of working with us

• Generous public sector benefits including salary packaging, ADO’s and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Program and team building activities
• Onsite car parking
  

How to apply

To apply, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability and addressing the position’s Key Selection Criteria (view Position Description)
• Your resume outlining education and employment background.
  

For further information please contact People and Culture Team member on 9549 2777 or peopleandculture@qec.org.au

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC.

All QEC employees maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.

We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging.