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SalaryNursing Unit Manager - Rehabilitaion Unit
The Rehabilitation ward at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join their team as the Nursing Unit Manager on a permanent full-time position.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2)
Remuneration: $2,476.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ460038
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital has an established admitted patient rehabilitation ward and is also opening an additional rehabilitation ward in early April 2024. The position being recruited is within the established rehabilitation ward, as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The unit boasts dedicated staff who work together to provide evidence-based patient-centred care, teamwork, and regular learning opportunities.
What you'll be doing
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for leadership of the nursing team, operational management of the ward, Including Patient flow, rostering and resource allocation as well as working collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of high-quality patient centred care by attending ward rounds where appropriate, and leading discussions with medical, nursing and allied health professions. The Nurse Unit Manager is an exemplary role model, maintaining a high level of communication and establishing relationships and trust within the ward. The Nurse Unit Managers ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the ward are managed, to deliver safe and efficient healthcare within available resources.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team, and knowledge and/or experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service.
- Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gwenyth Hickey on Gwen.Hickey@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9763 3684
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 8 February 2024
