AddressAffectionately known as The Friendlies, we are a leading local employer of choice due to our friendly and values’ based culture, as well as our ongoing commitment to career development and employee satisfaction.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced and driven Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative to lead and coordinate the clinical practice, patient experience and business performance of the Perioperative Services. This position ensures exceptional evidence-based patient care is delivered through the management of human, financial, patient safety and material resources in accordance with professional standards, organisational goals, mission and values. This position is being offered on a permanent full-time basis.
Day to day duties for this role will include (but not be limited to):
- Provide effective clinical leadership and direction required to ensure the delivery of high level clinical performance of the Perioperative Services Department
- Coordinate activities on a day to day basis to ensure optimal list flow, workforce rostering and assignment along with provision of appropriate instrumentation and equipment
- Promote the safe and effective delivery of services through the monitoring of clinical practice
- Provide clinical expertise when required to ensure the delivery of safe and quality patient care
- Promote and maintain co-operation and effective communication with all internal and external service providers
The Person
Strong emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate the organisations values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom and Friendliness, as well as their ability to commit to and apply these values in the workplace.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and detailed resume outlining how you meet the organisations values and the following key selection criteria:
- Current Nursing registration with AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualifications in specific perioperative nursing or Health Management (highly desirable)
- Relevant knowledge of the Sterilisation Department
- Operational knowledge and skills in Australian & New Zealand National Standards, also the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards relating to the Perioperative Environment
- High level knowledge of clinical governance principles and demonstrated working knowledge of clinical documentation requirements relevant to the role
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ (maximum 2 pages)
- A detailed resume (including 2 professional referees)
- Submit your application on our website https://thefriendlies.org.au/careers/ and complete the Application for Employment form.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on 29 May 2024, whichever is sooner.
The Benefits
As a part of The Friendlies team, you can access an extensive array of benefits such as:
Attractive salary packaging options
- Attractive salary packaging options:
- Up to $15900 annually towards household expenses
- An additional $2650 annually towards meals and entertainment expenses
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Discounts at our Pharmacy (excludes prescription medication)
- Bulk billing opportunities at I-Med and Sullivan Nicolaides located within our Hospital
- Monthly staff BBQ, Employee of the Month Awards and an Annual awards evening to recognise our outstanding employees and their contributions
- Morning and afternoon tea provided daily
- Access to our dedicated onsite Learning and Development team providing ongoing training, education and professional development opportunities
- A variety of Committees and Working Parties to become involved with and contribute ideas/knowledge
- Temporary and short term accommodation options may be available to assist while you source permanent accommodation (for staff relocating)
- Relocation assistance may be available through Smartsalary
- Active social club providing opportunities to build connections and establish yourself in the community
Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at https://thefriendlies.org.au
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process. All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
