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Are you a passionate and experienced nursing leader looking to make a meaningful impact in neurological rehabilitation?

This recruitment process offers a Fixed Term Full-Time appointment until 31/01/2027, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile and Role

We are seeking an exceptional Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Neurology Rehabilitation to lead a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated healthcare professional to drive clinical excellence, inspire high-performing teams, and contribute to positive rehabilitation outcomes for patients recovering from neurological conditions.

The successful applicant shall provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for the Neurology Rehabilitation Unit. The NUM shall be responsible for leading and managing the Nursing/Midwifery and Assistants in Nursing to deliver evidence-based care to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources. The NUM has direct responsibility for improving and maintaining standards, developing solutions and delivering outcomes consistent with service and organisational imperatives and targets. As a key leader in the interdisciplinary team, including FM staff, the NUM will ensure that the Unit meets the requirement for delivery of a patient centred service against key performance indicators: quality, budget and human resource. The position provides a consultation and liaison service within their area of expertise to relevant internal and external customers.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Martyn Savage, Coordinator of Nursing State Rehabilitation Service on 0490 066 179.

About us

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.

The State Rehabilitation Service (SRS) is a leading specialist rehabilitation facility providing care for patients across Western Australia who have experienced complex and catastrophic injuries or illnesses. Located within Fiona Stanley Hospital, the service features a 111-bed rehabilitation facility dedicated to supporting patients through their recovery and rehabilitation journey. The hospital-based setting offers patients and staff immediate access to a comprehensive range of tertiary healthcare services.

This integrated healthcare environment enables seamless access to advanced medical support and collaborative patient care, making the State Rehabilitation Service a premier rehabilitation centre within Western Australia. This modern and well-supported clinical environment provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Application and assessment support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Martyn Savage, Coordinator of Nursing State Rehabilitation Service on 0490 066 179.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

How to apply

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV
2. A statement addressing the suitability criteria, and specifically the Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3 pages
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. Please note referees may be contacted as part of the initial assessment process.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
 
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
• Flexible working arrangements      
• Flexible leave arrangements      
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here. 

 Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 
 
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
 
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
 https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
  
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED