Nursing Unit Manager Role
The role of a Nursing Unit Manager is crucial in the healthcare sector, as it involves overseeing the delivery of high-quality patient care and leading a team of nursing professionals.
In this capacity, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a nursing unit, ensuring that patients receive excellent care and services. This includes developing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols to improve patient outcomes and streamline operational efficiency.
To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care. You should also be an effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of nursing professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
* Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals and improve patient care.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Experience in child and adolescent mental health inpatient nursing.
* An understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
* Proven clinical management and leadership experience in a tertiary or district healthcare facility.
* Experience in quality and change management promoting clinical excellence.
Benefits:
* Accrued days off each month.
* Paid parental leave.
* Annual leave loading.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care. If you are passionate about leadership, patient care, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.