Nurse Unit Manager (Endoscopy)

- Full time, Permanent position available for a suitably qualified Nurse Unit Manager within Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health.

- Competitive remuneration in line with the Nursing Enterprise Agreement and access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay.

- Be part of a University owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

About You:

Reporting to Acting Associate Director of Perioperative Services, the Nurse Unit Manager will lead, manage, and run our busy Endoscopy Unit. The role is is responsible for the provision of efficient and effective operating services that achieve optimal patient outcomes care of Endoscopy team. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care in accordance with legislative requirements and professional guidelines. The successful candidate will manage the resources within its discipline mix and will provide management, mentorship, and support in the achievement of excellence in nursing practice.

About Us:

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia's first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of MQ Health, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and other specialised clinical services. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure our patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, as well as the utmost compassion, support and care.

Set in the expansive grounds of Macquarie University, amid one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney and conveniently placed within walking distance of the new Macquarie University Metro Line, this 152-bed hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with world's best clinical practice.

We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Corporate private healthcare rates
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

Key Accountabilities of the role include (not limited to):

• Provide leadership to all staff in the nursing team to support their professional growth, development and integration into the multi-disciplinary care team
• Provide effective, efficient coordination of services for patients throughout the hospital across the continuum of care
• Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of Endoscopy Unit's operational plan
• Collaborating with other health professionals within MQ Health in developing, monitoring and reporting key clinical indicators
• Maintain progressive and effective documentation in accordance with industrial standards and best practice.
• Support and promote the establishment of effective communication mechanisms between patients and the multidisciplinary team
• Ensure that nursing practice is compliant with the NSW Health, Macquarie University Hospital policies, and procedures and best practice guidelines
• Promote quality activities and coordinate quality improvement initiatives to maintain a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage, assess and develop staff e.g. development, implementation and review of Induction and education programs, Performance Reviews to meet individual needs and achieve organisational goals
• Recruit nursing staff and implement strategies to retain and promote nursing staff
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industrial award as it applies to staff entitlements, working conditions and rosters
• Exercise leadership and due diligence in Work, Health, and Safety matters
• Participate in relevant leadership committees and forums throughout the hospital representing the interests of the nursing services and providing feedback to staff.
• Develop and facilitate strategies to build and maintain a cohesive clinical team to support collaborative, patient focused care

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and 1-2 page Cover Letter:

• Effective leadership and management skills with ability to take initiative in resolving issues and problems
• Strong stakeholder management skills, ensuring that multiple people with different agendas are working efficiently to the same end
• Flexibility and adaptiveness to changing circumstances
• Effective interpersonal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to set priorities, establish, and achieve agreed objectives
• Motivational, problem solving and leadership skills
• Strong commitment to and working knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing and health care trends, issues and directions
• Evidence of professional development commensurate with the level of autonomy and authority expected of the position
• Lead others in the delivery of good nursing care and customer service
• Good recordkeeping and communication skills with information essential to nursing colleagues, doctors and other health professionals
• Strong commitment to quality improvement initiatives
• Adept at fostering positive working relationships
• Ability to identify and analyse options and make informed decisions

Role Specific Conditions

• Previous management experience within Endoscopy or Perioperative Service
• Post graduate management qualifications or working towards
• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Immunisation screening
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Criminal History Check