Midwifery/Nurse Unit Manager - Antenatal Ward

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $129,235.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ436312
Applications Close: 28/01/2024
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing:
A fabulous opportunity to join the dedicated team in Women's Health at Nepean Hospital in the role of Midwifery/Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 is now available. This imperative role is located in the Antenatal Ward in a permanent full-time position.
Your role as The Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager ensures that the physical, human and financial resources at the local level are managed effectively to meet the needs of patients and service demand and acts as an advocate for patients/clients and staff and promotes consumer involvement in care delivery. Your role and responsibilities includes a duty of care to staff to ensure that there is a safe working environment and that staff are developed appropriately to meet the service demands and to realise their potential.
Given the role and responsibilities of the position it is important that you are physically present on the unit the majority of the time supervising clinical care and attending to all matters relating to the efficient functions of the ward/service.
Apply now to join this dedicated team today !
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection criteria to be addressed: * Current registration with AHPRA - Division 1 Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in management or working towards attainment
• Demonstrated skills in quality improvement/redesign projects and the associated change management
• Demonstrated sound financial skills with an ability to interpret financial reports
• Proven ability to motivate, manage and develop nursing/midwifery staff to maintain a positive workplace culture
• Proven ability to assess nursing/midwifery utilisation and resource requirements within agreed targets
• Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

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