AddressCentral Highlands Rural Health are seeking applications for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the perioperative team of our new purpose built operating theatre at our Daylesford campus.
The Daylesford Hospital operating theatre is scheduled to open July 2024 and will be operating sessions starting three days a week, expanding to five days within the first six months.
The newly refurbished, purpose built facility hosts a sterile stock storage area, recovery and CCSD operations providing state-of-the-art facilities to deliver best care.
General surgery scope of practice at Central Highlands Rural Health includes but is not limited to, colonoscopy and gastroscopy. Ophthalmology Services such as cataract extractions are performed in collaboration with Grampians Health Service.
Role Statement
As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), your role entails overseeing the Perioperative Unit's operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. This involves adeptly managing both clinical and business aspects, fostering effective communication, and active participation. Your responsibilities include optimizing patient outcomes by efficiently coordinating operating services and upholding nursing and perioperative care standards as per legal and professional guidelines. Additionally, you'll oversee resources and staff across various specialties, providing management, mentorship, and support to promote excellence in nursing practice. Emphasizing a culture of best practices, you'll continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging trends in clinical disciplines within the unit.
Key Responsibilities, Duties and Performance Indicators:
- Manage the Perioperative Unit operating within a framework that supports innovation and best practice in clinical care.
- Establish and maintain links with the relevant clinical staff to ensure appropriate and effective implementation of clinical frameworks and guidelines for practice.
- Provide day to day clinical supervision, support and leadership for clinical staff working in the unit.
- Lead the team in developing, implementing and evaluating innovative models of clinical care.
- Advanced understanding and familiarity with accreditation standards.
- Ability to relate accreditation standards concept and quality frameworks to business operations.
We will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received, and we reserve the right to close this position prior to the advertising period, upon a successful appointment.
Details of Appointment
Part-time position working 64 hours per fortnight (flexible working roster) (Immediate start with an opportunity to move to full-time)
Salary: $61.56 Per hour + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
About CHRH
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
CHRH is a values-based organisation. Our workforce is expected to demonstrate these values in all interactions with each other, consumers, and the community.
Our values are:
- Act with Respect
- Be Responsive, Kind and Caring
- Act with Integrity and be Accountable
- Commit to Learning and Reflection
How to apply
Please apply on the Central Highlands Rural Health website, supplying a current Resume, Cover Letter and answering the Key Selection Criteria.
Our Offering:
At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Our employees enjoy the benefits of:
* Salary Packaging
* Flexible working arrangements
* Free car parking at all facilities
* Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.
Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.
