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SalaryReference Number 64784
Position Title Associate Nurse Manager - Day Treatment Centre
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department Day Treatment Centre
Location Dandenong Hospital
Position Summary
- Fixed-term Part-time role | Commence ASAP
- Family friendly Rostering-Monday to Sunday-No night shifts!
- Play a key role in supporting the efficient management of Day Treatment Centre
Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, employing over 22,000 people across various specialities.
Monash Health is an impressive organisation of seven public hospitals, 21 community health sites, five aged care facilities, university affiliated international research and tertiary education. We provide healthcare for the entire lifespan from pre-birth to palliative care and all stages in between.
Our Journey- The Day Treatment Centre at Dandenong Hospital
The Day Treatment Centre at Dandenong Hospital is 12 bed unit open Monday to Sunday. We are a busy and exciting area that provides pre & post-operative care to day surgery patients of many different specialties. Within our Day Treatment Centre we also have the endoscopy suite and day medical unit and are offering the opportunity to work across all areas. The Endoscopy Suite is a 1 procedure room department open Monday to Friday. We are a fast paced exciting area that provides Endoscopic procedures to patients from multiple units including Colorectal,
Gastroenterology & Respiratory.
A day in the life
In this leadership role you will work closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the ward. No two days will be the same as you work within an established, friendly and supportive team environment, working closely together to care for patients along with providing opportunities for staff development and growth in areas that staff are passionate about.
This is a Part Time (40hours per fortnight), Fixed Term position for 12 months working a Monday to Sunday roster, No night shift required!
What you bring
With broad experience as a Registered Nurse, you understand the importance of patient centred care. You have a genuine interest in working and interacting with our diverse patient group, supporting them with daily functions.
Your strong clinical skills will be regularly demonstrated as you undertake complex discharge planning, caring for patients from diagnostic imaging post angiogram, port insertion or nephrostomy, Post-Operative care of patients from theatre until discharge, admissions and admitting patients from Theatre until Discharge
Caring for patients from diagnostic imaging post angiogram, port insertion or nephrostomy
Working with the infusion centre providing outpatient treatments including blood transfusion, bone marrow biopsies, ascitic tap drainage, infusions across specialties which include gastroenterology, haematology and oncology and to see that all patients are treated with dignity and respect whilst in our care. You bring genuine passion and interest to this unique environment.
With excellent communication and negotiation skills, you have the resilience to manage your responsibilities across a variable unit as part of a devoted team. At the heart of your practice is the patient and providing patient centred care always. You have a ‘Lead by example’ attitude, are proactive and have exceptional time management and critical analysis skills
You will also demonstrate;
- Previous leadership experience, essential
- Experience with Day Surgery and/or Surgical Nursing, essential
- Experience with Medical Infusions, desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi task and think outside the box
- Dedicated to safe best practice and quality care
- Enthusiastic, compassionate and able to work collaboratively
- Role model nursing excellence
- Inspire individuals and groups to achieve personal, organisational and service professional goals
- Promote a unit culture of optimism, innovation, encouragement, learning and creativity
- Demonstrate a commitment to organisational driven change
- Participate in developing others including orientation, preceptorship, mentoring and succession planning
- Clearly communicate clinical and behavioural expectations to staff
- Work collaboratively to support the Nurse Manager to provide effective, visible leadership and supervision across the team.
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming multidisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you.
Our full-time employees have the opportunity to accrue a day off every four weeks. In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.
There is no better time to join us and here’s just a few reasons why:-
- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your clinical skills and knowledge base
- Avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills
- Mentorship and career guidance
- Support to attend relevant forums and conferences
- A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies
Monash Health is a great place to work so come join Day Treatment team now!
How to Apply
We’re only able to accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.
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Selection Criteria Experience with Day Surgery and/or Surgical Nursing
Previous Leadership Experience
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