Clinical Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Suites

Remuneration: $123,391.88 per annum + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 1
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ476095
Applications Close: Thursday, 4th April 2024About us:
With the support of the Perioperative NUM3, you will be leading a team of motivated novice and intermediate Perioperative nurses, Operations Assistants and CSSD technicians under the tutelage of experienced staff and a full time Clinical Nurse Educator. Continuous learning opportunities to create skill diversity are encouraged to enable a flexible workforce within this regional setting. Nursing Clinical Leads are allocated to all specialties and provide a conduit between the NUM3, NUM1, anaesthetic team and surgeons.Communication with Surgical and Anaesthetic teams, Booking Office, Preadmission Clinic, the Patient Access Manager and wards is integral to optimal outcomes for patients with professional relationships and processes well established.About Taree:
Imagine a charming town nestled by the banks of a picturesque river - that's Taree! It's the buzzing hub of the Manning Valley, perfect for launching adventures into the stunning Barrington Coast. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a foodie explorer, Taree has got you covered with top-notch accommodation, restaurants, farmer's markets and activities galore. Plus, you're never too far from the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.About the role:

• Clinical oversight of the Day Only Unit, 3 theatres, an endoscopy procedure room, a 9 bay PACU and a CSSD Department ensures a full schedule each day.
• With the majority of shifts allocated in a clinical capacity, a typical day incorporates any activity that creates safety and efficiency within the unit.
• Troubleshooting patient issues, staff alignment with ACORN standards, surgical access for high priority emergency cases, timeliness of session commencement and finishing times, as well as functioning equipment would all come under this banner.

The NUM1 role reports directly to, and has the support of the NUM3. The successful applicant will be supported by the Clinical Nurse Educator as well as experienced Perioperative Team Leaders who every day lead the shifts that the NUM1 is not allocated to. The Clinical Leads for each specialty will also be a huge resource for the applicant. The opportunity to be supernumerary alongside the outgoing NUM1 can be created if desired.All staff have access to the My Health Learning portal with Leadership and Management applications a valuable educational resource. Personal affiliation with professional bodies such as The Australian College of Operating Room Nurses and the Australian College of Nursing encourages self-directed educational opportunities and scholarships. The Perioperative Unit also runs a 45-minute weekly education session every Thursday morning for all staff.About you:
The NUM1 requires a definite leadership mindset. Perioperative experience needs to be supported by communication, decision-making, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Ongoing practice alongside education will encourage the knowledge needed to manage change, coach to enable high performing teams and generate innovation.Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Perioperative nursing and/or Management.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%

- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersAdditional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Angela Mears on Angela.Hogan@health.nsw.gov.auInformation for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on and !