Nurse Unit Manager - Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Immediate Start

We are looking to hire a motivated Nurse Unit Manager - Cocos (Keeling) Islands to join our productive team at Department Of Infrastructure, Regional Development, Transport & Communications in Canberra Australian Capital Territory
Growing your career as a Full Time Nurse Unit Manager - Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a fantastic opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in communication, planning and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Nurse Unit Manager - Cocos (Keeling) Islands at Department Of Infrastructure, Regional Development, Transport & Communications today!

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Full time

$113,100 per annum plus commuted allowance

· Additional commuted allowance at 30% of base salary

· Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary

· District Allowance payable in addition to base salary

· Generous leave entitlements

· Annual return airfares assistance to Perth

· Relocation assistance may be provided if relocating to the Territories

· Heavily subsidised housing and motor vehicle if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories

The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, professional and suitably qualified person to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) within the Indian Ocean Territories Health Service (IOTHS) based on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

The IOTHS delivers a primary and acute health care service in two of Australia’s most remote and most spectacular settings - Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI). The IOTHS includes a 24 hour eight bed hospital and primary care facility on CI and clinics on Home and West Islands in the CKI. The IOTHS is committed to “Working with our communities to keep us healthy for the whole of our lives”.

The key responsibilities of the NUM are to lead and manage the multi-disciplinary IOTHS workforce on CKI in the delivery of high quality evidenced based health services to achieve optimal patient outcomes within a remote and multicultural environment. The NUM plays a key role in the IOTHS leadership team and is responsible the effective use of human, and material resources within a remote and multicultural environment.

Our ideal applicant will possess advanced clinical skills, knowledge and previous experience in the application and practice of Remote Area Nurse competencies specific to remote clinics, with well-developed communication, analytical, problem solving and writing skills. Further the applicant will demonstrate a commitment to supporting professional development, improving health outcomes in a remote multi-cultural environment, and have a sound understanding of related service delivery issues.

Previous relevant experience in the development and delivery of health care using primary health principles and primary health care programs, demonstrated management and leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary organisation and a sound understanding of human resources and financial management are also essential.

To be considered, applicants must be currently registered as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current valid Class C Driver’s Licence transferable to the Indian Ocean Territories. Applicants must also be eligible to obtain a valid Western Australia Working with Children Check and provide proof of vaccination or immunity as required by the IOTHS.

For an application pack outlining how you can apply, please contact the IOTA Human Resources Team at [email protected] and quote position number 109094.

Applications close 4.00pm (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7), Monday 17 June 2024

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Benefits of working as a Nurse Unit Manager - Cocos (Keeling) Islands in Canberra Australian Capital Territory:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary