A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced nursing leader to take on the role of Nurse Unit Manager within a Theatre Department at a private hospital in Melbourne. This is a full-time position with flexible hours supporting work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Nurse Unit Manager, your main responsibility will be the leadership of our Theatre Department. In addition to leading a dedicated team of nursing staff, the Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating practices, processes, and services within the department to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and experiences. The role requires working with and supporting other managers in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skill set to a hospital setting as a Clinical/Nursing Manager in a similar department. You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor your team.
REQUIREMENTS
* Current nursing registration with AHPRA;
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a perioperative environment, acute care hospital setting;
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
* Any management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded;
* Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering, and performance management would be desirable;
* Proficient computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, would be advantageous, but not essential.
BENEFITS
* Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee Referral Programs;
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning, and education scholarships;
* Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
* Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support;
* 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, located in Melbourne, is an acute Medical/Surgical facility. It is proud to offer its staff and patients world-class care in a contemporary environment that currently provides 215 beds, 11 state-of-the-art operating theatres, and an Intensive Care Unit. It is undergoing a $180m significant development which will see the hospital almost double in size, including additional beds, operating theatres, a new expanded ICU, and an Emergency Department in addition to new Support Services.
Cardiac Ward is a 26 bedded Ward with 8-bedded CCU facilities, managing a mix of medical and surgical patients.
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