AddressNurse Unit Manager
Jacana Ward - Medical and Surgical Unit
Darwin Private Hospital
The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid-back lifestyle, come and join our team!
- Are you an RN looking for an amazing opportunity to further your career?
- Culture of caring; both patient and employees
- Remuneration $114,908 p.a.
A unique opportunity exists for a highly motivated Registered Nurse with exceptional leadership and clinical skills to join our management team, is this you?
Position Responsibilities -
The position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the ward/unit to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital/facility.
You will provide operational direction for the unit/ward to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based. In addition you will be accountable for the effective management of human, financial and material resources and ensure customer service is maintained at optimal levels.
You will undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to less experienced members of the nursing team.
Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Working with Children check
- Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
- Experience in the Acute setting
- Degree in relevant specialty area
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong commitment to developing in a management role
- A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer focused care
- High degree of 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
Desirable Criteria:
- A management degree or working towards
Your wage is based on the current Darwin Private Hospital - Nurses and Midwives - Enterprise Agreement - 2021-2024 ($57.97-$62.28)
Applications close: 13th of March 2024
For further enquiries: Vanessa Frewin, Director of Nursing - vanessa.frewin@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of two professional referees.
