Nursing Unit Manager

South Western Sydney Local Health District

   REQ493193 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,710.97 Per Annum

About the Opportunity
The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the nursing and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision of nursing care in the Emergency Department. The Nursing Unit Manager provides leadership and maintains an effective working relationship with staff, other health professionals and customers of the organisation with a primary focus on the daily operations of the Emergency Department.

Liverpool Hospital are seeking a driven and dynamic Nurse Unit Manager to join the progressive team in the Emergency Department.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of the Executive Nursing Team at Liverpool hospital where you can make long lasting, strategic changes to the Emergency Department and wider hospital.

Bringing your extensive knowledge of Emergency Department operations to the role, you will be a person of influence who can drive positive, strategic change within the department and be adaptable in your approach. You will oversee the operations of the department and work to meet ministry KPI's and ensure triage benchmarks to support safe and timely access to care.

We are seeking an individual who can ensure a range of challenges are managed in a timely and efficient manner and you will be able to communicate with a range of stakeholders on all levels to improve the functions of the department. You will be a resilient leader who can advocate for your team and be responsive and progressive in your approach to managing the department.

Being an Executive leader in the nursing team, you will be career orientated and be ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role. This opportunity will allow you to make a real difference in one of NSW's largest emergency department and will provide you with unmatched career opportunities.

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What You'll be Doing
The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is in-charge of all aspects of the unit environment and takes overall responsibility for the standard of patient care in the unit. The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, unit management and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and efficient use of resources.

Where You'll Be Working

• Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
• The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
• Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
• Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
• Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application .

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) & Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Please elaborate on how your skills and experience align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Emergency Department.
• Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the Emergency Department motivates you the most.
• Discuss how your leadership approach aligns with the values and goals of the Emergency Department. Elaborate on how you intend to bring your unique leadership skills and experience into a new team environment.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-

Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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