Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 5 Haematology & Oncology

Reference Number: 44064: Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 5 Haematology & Oncology
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The Role:We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable Nurse Unit Manager for Ward 5 - Haematology & Oncology Unit based at our Epping campus.This is a full-time, permanent position. 80 Hours/FN.The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our 24-bed ward as well as providing leadership that promotes the advancement of clinical practice.You will be managing our wonderful supportive caring team that cares for the Haematology and Oncology cohort of patients and advance care which includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, iron infusions, and blood transfusions. Our staff are chemotherapy competent and follow EVIQ guidelines.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate extensive leadership experience in this area whilst being driven to ensure a high quality of patient-centred care is delivered ensuring an exceptional patient experience. They must also have strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with all key stakeholders.Key focus areas for this role include:

• Having a strong leadership presence and delivering an exceptional patient experience within the unit.
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care.
• Managing clinical risk and implementing process improvements to improve patient outcomes.
• Working in collaboration with medical staff, the oncology/haematology unit and the leadership team to ensure patient care is holistic, safe, supportive and of high-quality care
• Building and nurturing a strong capable workforce within the unit
• Promoting and supporting ongoing learning and education for all staff within the unit
• Recruitment, retention, professional development of staff, financial management, occupational health and safety
• Embody & role model the Northern Health values of Safe, Kind & Together

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA.

• Post Graduate Degree (or working towards) in hospital or health services, administration, management or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in managing cancer Services cohort & relevant skillsets/qualifications.
• ADAC trained (or commitment to training)

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience.

• Demonstrated clinical leadership and knowledge related to oncology & haematology nursing.

• Proven leadership and change management experience.

• Demonstrated clinical innovation with high level change management.

• Values consistent with those of Northern Health - Safe, Kind & Together.

Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please contact: or For Further Details Please refer toApplications close on 13 May 2024Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.