Nursing Unit Manager (NUM 1) Operating Theatres Are you an experienced and highly motivated Peri-Operative Registered Nurse, CNS or NUM looking for career progression and/or a sea change? Wallace Street Recruitment is looking for an experienced AHPRA Registered Nurse for the role of NUM1 in Operating Theatres The hospital is a lovely, 64 bed Private Hospital, located near the beach, on the Mid-North Coast of NSW This role will provide you with the opportunity to: Promote a positive culture and lead a clinical team to deliver safe, timely patient focused care for optimal outcomes for all stakeholders Create and maintain an environment that is one of best practice and continuous improvement Develop strong working relationships with physicians and VMO’s Maintain effective resource management, develop and monitor strategies to achieve organisational goals Work with a progressive Regional Theatre Manager, the Director of Clinical Services along with the Regional CEO and a committed hospital team, to deliver high standard patient experiences and outcomes Essential Criteria: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Current AHPRA Registration - Registered Nurse A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in Peri-Operative nursing Relevant nursing and perioperative qualifications Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance, best practice and evidence-based care Demonstrated experience in quality improvement principles, accreditation, clinical policy development and implementation Demonstrated experience in clinical education Passionate about patient care and service and achieving high quality clinical outcomes High accountability and the ability to demonstrate a strong, supportive and engaging leadership style Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and work well with interdisciplinary staff Sound organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, including computer skills and patient management systems Current Australian Work Rights Desirable: Experience in peri-operative leadership and management Post graduate nursing qualifications in relevant specialty or willing to work towards same Previous experience in the private hospital sector Familiarity with health funds, Medicare, DVA, Workcover and third-party requirements Experience in a nurse management role Benefits An opportunity to join and work with a passionate team Professional development opportunities Highly competitive remuneration and benefits The location of the role and career progression opportunities with one of Australia’s leading private healthcare providers For a private and confidential conversation regarding this role, contact the Zoe or Danielle on 61 (0)499 024 422, or upload your CV onto our website: www.wallacest.com