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Form of work#521084 General Medicine and Palliative Care Services - Operations Manager
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications and strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills to join a leading health care provider in Newcastle, NSW.
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- Permanent Full-Time
- Salary Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Grade 4 - Yr 1-2
- Remuneration: $143,125.82 - $145,640.82 per annum + superannuation + leave loading + RDO
- There are salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income!
THE ROLE:
Operations Managers are responsible for leadership and management of their assigned focus area. You will provide operational direction, ensuring that service delivery is in line with Calvary’s strategic direction. The role will focus on collaboration with multiple stakeholders, financial administration, reporting, human resource and risk management.
FOCUS AREA:
The Operations Manager - General Medicine and Palliative Care Services is responsible for the oversight of Calvary Mater Newcastle's General Medicine and Palliative Care services.
Calvary Mater Newcastle is a public hospital. We offer a high standard of patient care to the communities of Newcastle and the Hunter region, as well as a comprehensive range of health services. The Department of General Medicine provides inpatient consultation across a range of subspecialties, ambulatory care and outreach clinics. In addition, the Department of Palliative Care offers a comprehensive specialist service, providing integrated multidisciplinary Palliative Care across inpatient and community health care settings.
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Your main duties will include:
- Act as the champion of change by driving the implementation and evaluation of contemporary, evidence-based models of care.
- Support the outreach and support services within the General Medicine and Palliative Care Services’ team to ensure access of services delivery & patient centeredness.
- Provide nursing leadership and expert advice in the planning, coordination, operation and evaluation of the delivery of general Medicine and Palliative Care Services, including the development of strategic/business plans and participation in service review, development and projects as required.
About you:
- Demonstrated experience managing operational budget in a climate of finite resources.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to quality improvement with an understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS).
- Demonstrated broad clinical and operational management experience within a complex health care environment. This includes experience in the development and implementation of business and operational plans.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%
- Superannuation contributions at 11%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE THE WEEK OF 18/03/2024.
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- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
