Nurse Unit Manager

• Supportive and collaborative Management Team
• Commitment to Quality Patient Care
• Permanent Full Time Role
• Join us and grow your career

Newcastle Private is seeking an Nurse Unit Manager for our Rehabilitation Ward, with excellent leadership skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our team on a Full-time Basis.

As Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) you will be a role model of our Healthscope values and responsible for providing leadership direction to the Rehabilitation ward & Allied Health team to support the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital.

About us

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

As a Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership and direction to the ward to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital
• Provide operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of the nursing care that is evidence based
• Be accountable and responsible for the effective management of human, financial and material resources and ensure the customer service is maintained at optimal levels
• Undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to less experienced members of nursing team
• Work as part of the healthcare team, adhere to Healthscope and site policies and procedures and key performance indicators
• Participate in working parties/committees and demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvements through NSQHS, workplace health and safety and achievement of hospital accreditation

Essential Criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• A Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience
• Post Graduate qualification in a relevant specialty field (or working towards)
• Experience in managing a department (including acting/deputising a manager role)
• Compliance with ACSQHC National standards
• A strong commitment to developing in a management role
• Computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
• Demonstrated HR management experience

Applications close: 7th April 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au

Why Healthscope? Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
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. As a healthscope employee you benefit from:

· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

· Discounted health insurance for full-time and part-time employees

· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

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, a salary ranging from $35.46 - $49.79 per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.