AddressThis recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the coordination of patient services, service management, nursing staff management and clinical care delivery within the Urgent Care Service.
The Nursing Unit Manager is pivotal to the overall responsibility for the health care environment, standard of patient care, providing positive patient experiences and outcomes.
As a clinical leader, the Nursing Unit Manager provides leadership maintaining an accountability for culture, quality and safety, patient flow, financial management, change management and resource allocation and utilization.
The UCS specialises in providing care that avoids Emergency Department presentations, hospital avoidance and supports Central Coast residents to access medical care when their regular GP is not available in a timely manner.
To be successful in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to show leadership and develop a new team to implement this new service of care.
This position necessitates coverage of 8 hours shifts 7 days a week (Monday - Sunday)
About You
- You possess current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with recent post registration clinical experience in acute or critical care nursing. A current NSW Driver's License.
- You display leadership and management skills with demonstrated ability to coach, lead, manage and support a clinical team.
- You have demonstrated knowledge of initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes and models of evidence-based practice.
About the Urgent Care Service:
The UCS will provide Urgent Care to the community for minor illness and injuries. Working in collaboration with the UCS multidisciplinary team the UCS RN also facilitates care planning through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care which then can be referred on for continuity of care with the Patients regular GP or connected to community or acute Care Services as appropriate.
Where you’ll be working
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
What we Offer
- Salary Packaging of Relocation costs through our Salary Packaging partner Salary Packaging Plus.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Phillips:
Phone: 0456 849 ***
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Applications Close: Thursday 18 April 2024 at 11:59 PM
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