Nurse Unit Manager - Theatres (Urology And Robotics)

• Full time, Permanent position available for an experienced Urology and RoboticsNurse Unit Manager within Macquarie University Hospital

• Competitive remuneration in line with the Nursing Enterprise Agreement (Nurse Unit Manager - $123,713 - $133,068 p.a.) 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.

The Role

The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM), Urology and Robotic Services is responsible for the provision of efficient and effective operating services that achieve optimal patient outcomes. They ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing and perioperative care in accordance with legislative requirements and professional guidelines. The NUM manages the resources and staff of the specialties within their discipline mix. They will provide management, mentorship, and support in the achievement of excellence in nursing practice. The NUM will promote a culture that embraces best practice and identifies, evaluates and incorporates appropriate emerging trends in the practice of the clinical disciplines within their unit.

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

• Coordinate the efficient use of operating sessions in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services, Theatre Floor Nurse Unit Manager, Evening Floor Coordinator, After Hours Manager, Theatre Scheduler, Anaesthetists and Surgeons
• Manage the clinical processes within the service to achieve and maintain optimal levels of efficiency in clinical practice & ensure a culture of patient advocacy in the provision of care
• Maintain open and effective communication with other Nurse Unit Managers, Evening Floor Coordinator, After Hours Manager, Theatre Scheduler, Anaesthetists, and Surgeons
• Act as a role model within and external to the organisation by providing professional leadership and upholding the values of MQ Health and the Nursing profession
• Promote quality activities and coordinate quality improvement projects within the department & Manage critical incidents.

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.

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.

To Apply:

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

• Previous Nurse Unit Manager experience within Urology and Robotics
• Demonstrated management skills with ability to take initiative in resolving issues and problems within surgical theatre settings.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, ensuring that multiple people with different agendas are working efficiently to the same outcome.
• Flexibility and adaptiveness to changing circumstances whilst managing priority cases and achieving objectives.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to motivate your team through difficult situations and provide effective training and development to help expand their skills.
• 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.
• Strong commitment to quality improvement and takes an active role in the ISO Certification process to meet ISO9001 standards incorporating Core Standards for Safety and Quality and willingness to initiate and contribute to quality activities.

Role Specific Conditions:

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