AddressSeeking an experienced Registered nurse looking to lead a dedicated team
· Supportive Management Team, Grow your career with us!
· Commitment to Quality Patient Care
· Permanent Full Time Role
· Medical ward- 40 beds
· Free on-site staff car parking and close to public transport
Are you able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team; provide a high standard of service delivery and clinical outcomes within budget, whilst complying with relevant legislation and regulations? Then this role is for you!
John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our team on our Greenwood Medical Ward. Supported by the latest technology and an exciting $55 million upgrade, we offer state of the art surgical, medical, cancer, coronary and intensive care. We are renowned for complex surgery, with our Critical Care Complex being the only one of its type in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, providing intensive and high-dependency care post-surgery. You will play a key role within a supportive team to ensure our patients have a great experience during their care.
About us John Fawkner Private Hospital is located in the north west of Melbourne. With 186 registered beds, a 12 cubicle Emergency Department, 4 operating theatres, 12 bed critical care complex and busy Day Procedure Unit the hospital provides a wide range of services to its community. The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine, oncology, cardiology, urology, plastic surgery, ENT and gynaecology.
As a Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include:
- The position is responsible for providing clinical leadership to the Medical Ward to compliment the strategic direction, operational processes and quality management of all patients.
- You will provide clinical operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management by coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based.
- As theNurse Unit Manager you will be accountable and responsible for the effective daily management of human, financial and material resources
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Working with Children check
- Minimum 3 years previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
- Post graduate qualifications or working towards them desirable
- Effective management of rostering processes and prioritisation/allocation of duties for all clinical staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with doctors, patients and relevant stakeholders
- Compliance with ACSQHC National standards
Why Healthscope?When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
· Discounted health insurance
· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 24th of April 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as
