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Form of work Key leadership opportunity
Dynamic inpatient unit with associated day infusion area
Located in East Melbourne, close to CBD and public transport
The Role
In this permanent Full-time, Nurse Unit Manager role, based in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for the performance & leadership of the highly regarded Medical unit. The unit comprises of 33 overnight beds and a 4 bed Day medical unit, specilising in various infusion treatments.
You will lead and inspire the dedicated and enthusiastic team, whilst delivering best practice, patient centred care. You will be part of the Epworth Freemasons leadership team and will report to the Associate Director of Clinical & Maternity Services.
You will make an impact by:
Having a collaborative leadership presence and driving a culture that delivers an exceptional patient and staff experience within the unit.
Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care.
Facilitating effective patient access and clinical service mapping from both a financial and staffing perspective.
Manging clinical risk and implementing process improvements to improve patient outcomes.
Working in collaboration with medical staff, other units and the hospital executive team to ensure patient care is integrated, safe, supportive and of the highest quality
To be successful in this role
You are a proven nursing leader who has well-developed people management, organisational and financial acumen skills. An excellent communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with your team, key stakeholders, patients and their families. You foster a supportive environment for patients and staff and enjoy actively contributing to the learning and development of others.
You will have:
Current AHPRA registration
Excellent understanding of the patient journey, including the ACAS process
Contemporary knowledge of best practice nursing care
Previous management experience - at NUM or ANUM level
At Epworth, everybody matters.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to
The highest level of salary packaging benefits available to healthcare workers up to $15,900p.a. (pre-tax) plus an additional $2,650 (pre-tax) for food, beverage, and holiday accommodation expenses every year leading to greater take home pay
Paid parental leave program in addition to government parental leave
Ability to purchase additional leave
A range of scholarship, education, and research opportunities
Discounted private health insurance
About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities
Enquire/ Apply for this Position
Sound interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Scott Norman on 0436322169
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
Contact Person
Scott Norman
Contact Number
0436322169
Closing Date
07/04/2023
