About The Role
We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Surgical Ward Nurse Unit Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. Monday to Friday - no weekends or public holidays - hospital closed over the Christmas and New Year period.
Duties And Responsibilities
This role provides support to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for providing senior nurse leadership as an integral part of the hospital team and encompasses the management of the clinical team, ensuring that patients experience the highest standards of service and clinical care.
* Deliver hospital outcomes in clinical aspects, quality improvement, administration and leadership
* Promote and drive a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across all areas of the hospital
* Supporting the Director of Nursing with human, physical and financial resources and quality activities
* Support nursing team to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care
* Education, mentoring and leadership of the Surgical Ward team
* Ensure patient safety and communication with surgical team is always a key focus
* Deliver education and support to patients for the management of their recovery
* Building positive relationships with Visiting Medical Officers and other stakeholders
About You
You have a genuine passion for nursing, leadership, providing world-class patient care and adding value to Australian healthcare. You will have:
* Solid experience in a comparable leadership role in a Surgical Ward setting
* Tertiary qualifications in Nursing or similar
* Current AHPRA registration
* Experience with Quality Improvement activities, Infection Control Management and Accreditation processes
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
* A passion for education, mentoring and leadership
* Advanced clinical and technical skills including problem solving skills
* Flexibility to adapt and respond to change in a fast-paced environment
Culture And Benefits
At Nexus, caring for our people, patients and employees is at the centre of everything we do. We value our strong team culture and go to great lengths to foster inclusion and engagement across our group.
* Work/ life balance - Monday to Friday - no weekends or public holidays - hospital closed over the Christmas and New Year period.
* 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Employee referral bonus
* Focus on health and wellbeing (inc. Fitness Passport) and Employee Assistance Program
* Free undercover parking
The Nexus Hospitals Story
Nexus Hospitals is a leading Australian Private Hospital group that employs over 1300 talented and passionate people across 22 hospitals and 3 support offices. Our PURPOSE is to deliver better healthcare models to all Australians. We measure our success by improvements in patient outcome and experience, employee engagement, sustainable use of resources, and mutually beneficial partnerships.
About Canberra Private Hospital
Canberra Private Hospital is a purpose-built day surgery/short stay hospital, specialising in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastic and Cosmetic surgeries, Oral & Maxillofacial, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, and IVF. It includes 4 fully integrated operating theatres, recovery areas and overnight beds.
How To Apply
Simply click APPLY to send in your resume and we'll be in touch. We are a growing and passionate company, and we want those with genuine excitement for healthcare to join us.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note: pre-screening requirements exist for this position, including recent criminal history check and immunisation. Immunisation and vaccination requirements are aligned with the health standards for each state.