Nursing Adelaide Full Time Icon Cancer Centre AustraliaNurse Unit Manager(Radiation Oncology Unit) - Icon Cancer Centre North AdelaideAPPLICATIONS CLOSE 28TH MAY 2025Nursing Adelaide Full Time Icon Cancer Centre AustraliaNurse Unit Manager(Radiation Oncology Unit) - Icon Cancer Centre North AdelaideAPPLICATIONS CLOSE 28TH MAY 2025We are proud to expand our presence in SA, building on years of service in the Adelaide region. We’re excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join Icon’s team at our new site in North Adelaide. In this key leadership role, you will have the unique chance to build and lead your own team, shaping the future of this dynamic new facility.Icon Cancer Centre North Adelaide will provide cutting-edge radiation therapy technology, treating all tumour streams.Lead and Grow within a Highly Innovative, Patient-Focused,Rapidly Expanding CompanyDeliver Exceptional Care to ourRadiation OncologyPatientsExcellent Remuneration Package+ Substantial Yearly Professional Development Leave/Allowance +5 Weeks Annual LeavePermanent Full TimePosition,Monday to FridayOnlyAbout the Role:This rare patient facing management role at our brand new state-of-the-art facility will see you lead from the front, modelling Icon's core values through effective management and leadership of clinical nursing and support staff at the site.Reporting to our dedicated and supportive on-site Site Manager, you will be given the opportunity foster a positive work culture within your team, driving change, a safe working environment, and utilising financial resources effectively to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience within a continuous service improvement framework.The primary purpose of this position is to lead our on-site nursing team to provide high-level clinical direction and guidance; and manage resources effectively to ensure the provision of the highest standard of care to our patients. The Nurse Unit Manager will further liaise with the wider Icon community, such as our nurse education team, quality specialists, and oncology research teams whilst adhering to our national policies/processes to ensure the highest quality patient care and satisfaction.This role is perfect for an experienced nurse leader with a healthy background in oncology nursing and in particular, radiation oncology. Icon has extensive development opportunities with an in-house education team and training programs for clinical and leadership skills to support you.The role will function in a full-time capacity, working 76 hours per fortnight on a Monday to Friday day-only roster.Key Responsibilities:Lead, direct and coordinate evidence-based patient centred care and service planning, utilising sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and researchDemonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills relating to a relevant field of nursing to provide clinical and professional guidance to the multidisciplinary teamIn collaboration with the site staff assess, plan, implement and evaluate strategies to improve patient satisfaction results, ensuring patient feedback is addressed in a timely and thoughtful mannerStrive to better understand customer (internal and external) expectations, needs and concerns and seek to address service delivery issues promptly through implementation of effective solutionsDevelop and maintain collaborative relationships with all disciplines, other departments, and the wider professional communityEfficient and effective management of physical, human, intellectual and financial resourcesEnsure the right level of seniority and skill mix in the team and provide staff with access to appropriate resources and training to maintain strong clinical skills and adhere to the safety/quality standards and within the set budgetWork in collaboration with the site manager to set and implement the annual unit budget in a manner that ensures all resources (human, financial and physical) are used to deliver safe, high quality clinical care in a cost-effective mannerParticipate in the recruitment, onboarding, development, supervision, and performance evaluation of nursing team membersDevelop workforce and succession plans and demonstrate a commitment to developing all staffOversee the development and implementation of nursing staff rosters that optimise staff skill mix to ensure the provision of timely, safe, high quality patient care and simultaneously enables training requirements of staff to be met, supported by our clinical education teamWork collaboratively with other senior members of the site to ensure efficient treatment delivery for patientsAbout you:We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager who is, above all, passionate about providing the best care possible to our patients and their families. You’ll have leadership qualities which you use to empower your team to succeed and align with that common goal. You’ll be proactive, personable, and compassionate with a sensitivity to interacting with patients, carers, and families, appreciating the opportunity to play a role in their journey. The person we’ll hire will be able to work effectively as a member of a very multidisciplinary team and have excellent communication skills to represent Icon in a positive manner to all stakeholders both internally and externally.If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!Skills & ExperienceCurrent registration with AHPRAPost-graduate nursing/management degree (or working towards) would be well regarded, but not mandatoryExperience in oncology nursing, ideally in an outpatient and inpatient environment – radiation oncology a distinct advantageLeadership experience in a nursing environmentIcon Cancer Centre – Australia and New ZealandIcon Cancer Centre are pioneers of private cancer care in Australia with over 35 years' experience. There are currently 40 cancer centres across Australia and a joint venture in New Zealand with several in development. These centres include a mix of dedicated medical oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology facilities, as well as comprehensive cancer centres that bring all services together under one roof, including research and pharmacy. Over half of Icon’s cancer centres are in outer-metro and regional communities delivering on our mission to bring the best possible care, closer to home.For more information on our cancer services in Australia visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/cancer-services-australia/ or www.iconcancercentre.com.auHere’s why our people choose us:Purpose, at Pace:We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.Impact, at Scale:We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.Connection, at Heart:Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.Opportunity, at Hand:We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.Our Culture and Benefits:At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offercareers that grow with you. Enjoy:Access to Novated Lease Options:Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicingwith pre-tax earnings– potentially saving you thousands!Rewards Portal:Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.Employee Assistance Program:Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.Development Pathways:We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.Online Courses:Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.Paid Parental Leave:Supporting you both personally and professionally.Excited to join Us?At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do.Apply Nowto join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.Visithttps://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ ;to read the inspiring stories of our team members.Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.
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