Nurse Unit Manager, Braeside

• Fixed-term, 12-month full-time role in the OPMH ward at Braeside Hospital
• Exciting opportunity to utilise your clinical experience and develop your Management skills.
• HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.
Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

About the role

The 12-month full-time role of Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the Older Persons Mental Health ward works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to use skills and knowledge in leadership, management and clinical practice in consultation with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health in a patient-focused service. You will be joining a high-performing and passionate team that truly believes in a patient-centric approach to care.

Essence of the role:

• The NUM is in charge of the unit, team and all aspects of the healthcare environment and takes overall responsibility for the standard of nursing care and clinical practice that are evidence-based and reflect current practice
• The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, unit management and leadership of the professions of nursing to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources
• The NUM is a clinical role model for all nurses working on the unit
• The NUM will manage complaints and critical incidents related to the service in conjunction with DoN
• The NUM will facilitate patient flow to ensure timely admission, transfer and discharge of patients
• The NUM will actively participate in the development and maintenance of professional and clinical standards of practice of the nursing and administrative team
• The NUM will act as a clinical resource person by assisting, advising and supporting all staff and students in all aspects of the performance of their duties
• The NUM will actively participate in strategic and business planning for their service
• The NUM will use resources wisely and participate in budget planning, monitoring and reporting of unit financial status

Essential/Mandatory criteria:

• NSW Registered Nurse – List A
• Relevant clinical and management experience in a related speciality
• Tertiary qualifications in management or relevant work experience or combination of study and work experience
• Knowledge of the management and delivery of healthcare services
• Demonstrated understanding of Work Health Safety issues and Equal Employment Opportunity
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical services and manage change
• Experience managing a team of skilled professionals
• A current driver’s licence and safe driving record
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Empathy and patience.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free)
• Professional Development opportunities (Conferences, PEPA Training, Scholarship)
• HammondCare Employee Benefits (Fitness Passport, JB Hifi discounts)
• Scholarship and education opportunities with HammondCare
• Flexibility with job-sharing opportunities

HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised

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For any specific queries please contact Sunil Mathew at smathew@hammond.com.au

Closing date: 31st March 2024

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record and immunisation checks.