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Form of work About Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking. From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has an extensive range of services that will help facilitate and advance your chosen career. We are proud to be home to some of Australia's leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future. The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools. Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is inclusive, diverse and progressive. About the Role The Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) provides pre and post-operative care to patients being admitted for a surgical procedure, including both same day and multi-day admissions. The DOSA is a 40 bed, shared public & private department. As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of DOSA, you will have strong leadership capabilities to manage a dedicated team, and a commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care and service to optimise outcomes and maximise experience. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic NUM who is passionate about surgery and leading a cohesive team that is focused on patient experience and outcomes. The company values we uphold are that; ' We care. We do. We Strive. We're a Team'. Recent experience in managing a day surgery unit and / or surgical ward is preferable and you will be part of a supportive and progressive management team within the hospital. Your personal attributes:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
Demonstrated planning and organisational skills
Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated effective change management skills
Demonstrated commitment and provision of exceptional service
Proven ability to lead a team, providing teaching, coaching and mentoring
Professional self-awareness and reflective practice
Ability to engage, motivate and collaboratively influence others of all disciplines to achieve required outcomes
Demonstrated professional/positive approach
Act as role model to staff
In this role you will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years' clinical care experience in a relevant speciality
Desirable Qualifications:
Postgraduate qualification in Leadership and Management / or a relevant clinical specialty
Experience in managing a department (including acting or deputising into the Manager role)
Experience in both the private healthcare sector
Benefits on offer:
Discounted onsite parking
Discounted gym memberships, including Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Programs
Salary Packaging
Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members.
Why Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day, our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely. Further Enquiries: Stevi Jones, Service Manager via email: ***********@healthscope.com.au to arrange a time for an initial discussion. To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV. If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024, an hourly rate of $65.42 per hour. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of a satisfactory current Police Record Check (within the last two months), a Working with Children Check, Health Medical assessment and Immunisation assessment before commencement. Please click here to apply.
