Nursing Unit Manager

About the Organisation:
Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres. The mission is focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through "being for others"
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.
About the Role:
People and Culture:

• Practice in accordance with the hospital and relevant Government Health policies and procedures, the position description, Code of Conduct and industrial agreements
• Work in accordance with the hospital mission and vission and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes values of healing, hospitality, stewardship and respect
• Support colleagues and staff with a professional aptitude
• Respect and maintain confidentialit
• Demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels within the organisation.

Professional:

• Management and coordination of clinical practice, financial resources, and strategies to enhance the development and promotion of the clinical specialty(ies)
• Promote the strategic direction and business objectives of the organisation and unit/department
• Demonstrate leadership in facilitating the implementation of new initiatives as identified within the nursing division's strategic plan
• Maintain accurate written and verbal reports

Service Development & Performance:

• Demonstrate, promote and maintain professional standards in a team environment on the ward/unit.
• Actively seek and participate in educational opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development
• Acknowledge and participate in quality improvement activities

Decision Making:

• Work within hospital policy and procedures, and collaboratively within multidisciplinary team in making management decisions
• Identify and enhance the professional development of others

Community Engagement:

• Identify and understand the needs and expectations of customers
• Deliver prompt, courteous and professional responses to internal and external customer requirements

WH&S Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace;
• Comply with relevant Calvary WHS policies, procedures, work instructions and requests;
• Report to your supervisor any incident or unsafe conditions which come to your attention

The role Reports to:

• Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Services Coordinator

Direct Reports:

• Level 1 & 2 Registered Nurses
• Enrolled Nurses
• Ward Clerk
• Hospital Assistants

About You:

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated management, organisational and leadership skills at management level
• A relevant post-graduate qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in customer relations
• Understanding of financial and human resource management in the private sector
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team
• Covid-19 Vaccination is a mandatory requirement

What's on Offer:

• Generous salary + super + salary packaging
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Free onsite parking

If you, or someone you know are interested in hearing more about this position or any other vacancies we have here at Searson Buck, NurseLine, please get in touch with Evita Ayap on 0448 533 192 or email eayap@searsonbuck.com.au to discuss.