AddressNurse Unit Manager - St Vincent's Hospital
The Perioperative ServicesNurse Unit Manager is an integral part of the Procedural Areas Leadership team. You will provide support, leadership, management and governance to the nursing and ancillary teams while working with our VMO community to provide amazing care for our patients. You will provide advanced skills and knowledge to support staff and surgeons in the smooth running of lists with a focus on patient safety and best outcomes. A core component of the role is leadership for the team as well as developing sound procurement and human resource principles. The ability to provide ongoing education to junior staff is essential to ensure success in this role. The Theatre Manager is required to work in accordance with the mission and vision of Calvary and actively participate in a culture that promotes Calvary’s values.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be responsible for the management and coordination of St Vincent’s theatre, including 4 Operating rooms, Day procedure, Post anaesthetic care unit, & CSD.
The role encompasses planning, implementing and evaluating practices, processes and services. This position requires team work to achieve excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. Some key responsibilities include:
Human and material resource management in alignment with the theatre schedule
Partnering with VMOs for theatre allocation and equipment management
Recruitment and retention of nursing and theatre assistants
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team, so as to achieve goals and positive health outcomes.
Take an active role in the coordination of nursing and health care ensuring they practice independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions, and where applicable, delegation of care.
Responsible and accountable for the financial outcomes of the Perioperative Services, achieving performance targets
Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality, clinical governance frameworks and innovative models of care
Your benefits:
Not For Profit salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
5 weeks annual leave
Free onsite parking
What you bring
Registration with NMBA through AHPRA as a registered Nurse
Formal perioperative Nursing qualifications
Sound understanding of clinical standards, and local policies & procedures
Accountable for own standards of practice and providing support & ongoing education to junior staff
Experience and or an understanding of Human Resource Principles
Experience in procurement principles
Dedicated to best practice and best patient outcomes
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Commitment to the mission and values of Calvary
For further information please contact Debbie Rogers, Director of Clinical Services on Debbie.rogers@Calvarycare.org.au
About Calvary
We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.
Why work for Calvary?
Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.
If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today, your application should include CV & Cover letter addressing the below selection criteria:
formal qualifications in perioperative nursing
demonstrated experience in the financial management of perioperative suite
previous experience managing a team
evidence of high level communication skills and employee management experience
demonstrated ability to manage a theatre schedule and ensure patient safety and efficiency
ability to motivate a team
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
