The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is one of excellence to emerge the leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia.How you will be assessed: Proven ability to provide expert nursing leadership and coordination within an Renal healthcare environment. Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.

Ability to integrate the strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement into the clinical service, establishing a quality framework. Demonstrated advanced leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and change management skills to ensure customer focused service provision amongst the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated high level of communication skills required for problem solving and decision making.

Proven ability to use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position. Ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development of self and others. Understanding of teaching and learning in the health care environment (adult learning principles) with demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills.

About your opportunity The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will facilitate and provide nursing leadership, support, clinical supervision and mentoring within the nursing team and provide nursing resource, education and strategic management to facilitate the delivery of high quality, best practice care to the clients of the Renal Satellite Unit. The Renal Satellite Unit is comprised of a Haemodialysis Satellite Unit, Chronic Kidney Disease Service, Pre-Transplant, and Home Therapies Unit and is located at the North Ward Health Campus (NWHC), Townsville. Also encompassed within the service are the Palm Island and Home Hill Satellite dialysis units.

The Nurse Unit Manager Renal Satellite is located at the North Ward Health Campus. Other Requirements Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.

Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position. Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

Generous remuneration package value up to $144,228 p.a. comprising salary range of $116092 to $126037 p.

a. (NG7), 17.5% leave loading, 12.

75% employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.Why make the change? Our gorgeous weather promotes an outdoor lifes.