Nurse Manager - Clinical Governance

ABOUT US

Proudly Australian, Sonic HealthPlus is now the largest provider of corporate medicine in the country. With a national network of wholly owned metropolitan and remote clinics, we deliver Occupational Health, General Practice and integrated medical, paramedical and wellness services to both large and small corporate and community groups.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Nurse Manager - Clinical Governance role is a permanent full time position within the Clinical Governance Department and reporting to the General Manager - Clinical Governance.

The Nurse Manager is an integral component of the Clinical Governance Clinical business unit within Sonic HealthPlus. This role is responsible for developing clinical standards that can be implemented across Australia, providing education, training and support to those standards and finally developing audit tools and processes to ensure a National Consistent Standard of service is maintained. Due to the supervisory nature of many of the duties, the role requires a sound understanding of Occupational Medicine, General Practice principals and Travel health issues, with an ability to engage and promote high performing teams through regular communication with the State/Operations and Practice Managers.

DUTIES

The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide support to the Senior Nurse team, Senior Doctor group, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health professionals and clinic staff to ensure the delivery of safe high quality care to our patients, candidates and clients with optimum clinical outcomes
• Develop, implement and monitor clinical policy and procedures ensuring they are up to date with relevant state and legislative requirements
• Build and maintain constructive, collaborative relationships within the Executive, Business Development and Practice Management Teams
• Establishment and support of sustainable Clinical Governance systems to support operations and business growth
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of new clinical services

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have proven leadership and problem solving skills, be well organised and have great administration skills with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills together with the following:

• University qualification in Nursing and AHPRA registration
• Experience in policy/procedure writing and implementation
• Ability to complete risk assessments and make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills with a strong customer focus
• Effective negotiation and supervisory skills
• Leads by example in displaying appropriate behaviours and integrity
• Excellent written skills
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise
• Collaborative and inclusive approach in dealing with stakeholders, clinics and teams
• Well-developed commercial acumen, with a focus on collaboration.
• Experience working within a quality framework and understanding of auditing, ISO and/or NSQHS.
• Ability to travel to various locations.
• Current "C" class driver's licence.
• Current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months).

WHY JOIN US?

• Rewarding and autonomous role
• Reputable national healthcare provider (part of the global ASX listed Sonic Healthcare Ltd)
• Ongoing training and development
• Paid parental leave
• Numerous discounts including travel, gym membership and health insurance options
• Novated Leasing
• Discounted fees for various medical services e.g. pathology, radiology and travel health
• Employee Assistance Program
• Focus on corporate social responsibility e.g. fundraising, supporting community events

Subject to eligibility criteria

CULTURE

At Sonic HealthPlus we offer a positive workplace culture, close team networks and a supportive work environment. We encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

As part of our pre-employment process, preferred candidates must provide a National Police Clearance conducted within the last 3 months.

Short listing for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will close when suitable applicants are obtained.