Key Highlights
* Be part of the State Leadership Team
* Permanent Full Time Role
* Variety of duties and responsibilities within the clinical realm
* Career development chance
The primary objective of a State Nursing Manager is to provide clinical advice, direction, and the delivery of quality nursing services in accordance with relevant standards and legislative requirements within SA.
Responsibilities
* Effectively provide clinical direction and expertise to Centres' Nurses
* Partner with Centres to foster a culture of clinical excellence and safety of nursing services to patients
* Support Practice Managers in the selection and recruitment of quality Nurses as required
* Partner with nursing staff to implement relevant IPN policies, procedures and systems within the Treatment Room and Centre
* Support implementation of company initiatives such as nurse-led clinics and health management projects
* Effectively communicate changes in nursing requirements, including company policies and procedures, with relevant parties
* Proactively partner with the National Manager – Clinical Operations and Services to develop and embed policies, procedures and systems within the Organisation
* Proactively partner with the National Clinical Governance team to investigate and resolve clinical incidents and key clinical risks
* Ensure high quality clinical competency of all Nurses working within Centres
* Partner with Centres to meet the relevant standards, legislative requirements and best practice principles across all areas in the Treatment Room and Centre, including infection prevention and control, equipment maintenance, sterilisation, and cold chain monitoring
* Conduct and/or coordinate the completion of annual Treatment Room audits and assist in follow up of non‐compliance issues
* Assist in the communication of state-based health information as relevant
* Provide guidance to centres regarding medical supplies, consumables and equipment to align with National consumables and equipment consolidation
* Develop positive working relationships with fellow State Nursing Managers to establish and monitor national company standards and procedures
* Develop positive working relationships with State Manager and State Operations teams, communicating clinical updates and concerns to the State Manager and State Operations team in a timely and effective manner, including weekly in the state operation meetings
* Be the escalation point for Practice Managers on clinical issues
Qualifications
* At least five years' experience as a Registered Nurse
* Previous experience in management and/or leadership positions
* Current Nurse Registration (AHPRA)
* Excellent communication skills
* High standards of service quality
* Proven multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* A driver's licence
Benefits
* You will join a fun and professional team, with ongoing training and career opportunities through our large network of medical centres
* Rewarding and autonomous role
* Reputable national healthcare provider (part of the global ASX listed Sonic Healthcare Ltd)
* Ongoing training and development
* Paid parental leave
* Numerous discounts including gym membership and health insurance options
* Discounted fees for various medical services such as pathology, radiology and travel health
* Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Culture
Within IPN we offer a positive and engaged workplace environment, close working teams and a supportive work environment. We encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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