An exciting leadership opportunity exists to join a private hospital in Sydney as Nurse Unit Manager of the Midwifery Unit. This role provides oversight of a contemporary service, including modern birthing suites, a maternity ward, and a special care nursery. This is a fixed-term, full-time appointment that will run until March 2027.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be taking on a key leadership role within the unit, working closely with the midwives and clinical managers to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources with the overall goal of ensuring excellence in care delivery in line with policies and procedures and best practice. Reporting into the Director of Clinical Services, you will be mentoring and leading a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff so this role will suit an individual driven to help others succeed.
To succeed in this role, you will be a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed and grow with a focus on education, training and skill-based learning. You hold exceptional communication skills and can inspire, motivate and mentor your team.
REQUIREMENTS
* Current AHPRA registration;
* Minimum of five years' experience in the maternity specialty;
* Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role;
* Proven ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and material resources;
* Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a continuous improvement program;
* Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice;
* Postgraduate studies in nursing leadership (desirable);
* Sound computer skills in the MS Office suite, including Excel (desirable).
BENEFITS
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
* Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
* Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster;
* Flexible Leave Program;
* Free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7;
* Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities, e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The hospital is a 142-bed facility offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, delivering exceptional patient care across multiple specialties. The facility features six modern operating theatres, a day surgery unit, and a dedicated endoscopy suite, supporting specialties such as orthopaedics, general surgery, colorectal, plastic surgery, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, and vascular surgery. Critical and specialized care is provided through an intensive care unit, a coronary care unit, and a special care nursery, ensuring advanced support for patients with complex needs. Rehabilitation services include inpatient and outpatient programs, complemented by a hydrotherapy pool and two fully equipped gymnasiums. Additional specialties include obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, general and geriatric medicine, respiratory medicine, and gastroenterology, with on-site radiology and pathology services for streamlined diagnostics.
HOW TO APPLY
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