AddressCentral Highlands Rural Health are seeking applications for an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager to work alongside the perioperative team of our new purpose-built operating theatre at our Daylesford campus.
The Daylesford Hospital operating theatre is scheduled to open July 2024 and will be operating sessions starting three days a week, expanding to five days within the first six months.
The newly refurbished, purpose-built facility hosts a sterile stock storage area, recovery and CCSD operations providing state-of-the-art facilities to deliver best care.
General surgery scope of practice at Central Highlands Rural Health includes but is not limited to, colonoscopy and gastroscopy. Ophthalmology Services such as cataract extractions are performed in collaboration with Grampians Health Service.
Role Statement
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) newly purpose-built operating theatre is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for a permanent position, to join our expanding and dynamic team. Based in Daylesford the CHRH operating theatre comprises of one theatre, recovery room and provides care for patients in the elective setting. The facility will accommodate a range of day procedures for adult specialities include general surgery and ophthalmology services. The complex also comprises a Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) that provides care for surgical patients during the admission, recovery and discharge phase of their surgical journey.
This position will at the beginning incorporate the Pre-Admissions Clinic (PAC) nurse role, while we are in the process of expanding the service with the aim to grow this position to permanent ANUM role.
Key Responsibilities, Duties and Performance Indicators:
- Must demonstrate expert perioperative knowledge and skills, assume a prominent management focus and model CHRH values.
- Demonstrate effective management skills appropriate to the Associate Nurse Unit manager role.
- Advanced understanding and familiarity with accreditation standards.
- Are a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care.
Details of Appointment
Permanent Part-time position.
Salary: As per award + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
About CHRH
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
CHRH is a values-based organisation. Our workforce is expected to demonstrate these values in all interactions with each other, consumers, and the community.
Our values are:
- Act with Respect
- Be Responsive, Kind and Caring
- Act with Integrity and be Accountable
- Commit to Learning and Reflection
How to apply
Please apply on the Central Highlands Rural Health website, supplying a current Resume, Cover Letter and answering the Key Selection Criteria.
Our Offering:
At Central Highlands Rural Health, we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Our employees enjoy the benefits of:
* Salary Packaging
* Flexible working arrangements
* Free car parking at all facilities
* Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.
Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.
