Are you an experienced clinician with management experience looking for your next opportunity?
Career growth and flexibility - $114,908 pa +Super +Allowance
Relocation assistance available
Are you energetic, customer service focused and love working with people? Then this is the role for you
Darwin Private Hospital is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our team. You will play a key role within this busy and dynamic inpatient environment to ensure our patients have a great experience during their care.
Responsibilities
You will work closely with Clinical Nurses and Educators as part of the Senior Leadership Team
You will provide operational direction for DPH inpatient services to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based.
As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be accountable and responsible for the effective daily management of human, financial and material resources
You will undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to less experienced members of the nursing team.
About us
Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licensed 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multi-day and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology, ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
In February ****, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic, opened a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program.
Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and the Darwin Private Hospital – Nurses and Midwives – Enterprise Agreement – ********* ( $***** - $***** per hour).
Selection Criteria
Current registration with AHPRA
Working with Children check
Nursing experience greater than 5 years
Experience in the acute setting
Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A strong commitment to developing in a management role
A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer-focused care
Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
Proven time management and prioritisation skills
Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
Demonstrated HR management experience
Previous experience at NUM level
A post-graduate or management degree or working towards one
For further enquiries
Stacey Delaney, Director of Nursing -
To Apply
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter, your CV and the contact details for two professional referees.
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