The Perioperative Management Team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is seeking a Nursing Unit Manager to lead the Anaesthetic and Recovery team. With the everchanging dynamics of the health environment this will provide a great opportunity to lead, support and manage this team into the future, whilst providing excellent care to the patients, carers and community. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 Remuneration : $2,551.10 per week Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID: REQ604870 Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Anaesthetics and Recovery Department, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital What you'll be doing The Nursing Unit Manager Anaesthetics and Recover is responsible for ensuring high level care for our patients while fostering a supportive environment for our staff. You will play an essential role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of patient and staff services. Your responsibility will include coordinating patient services, managing unit operations, and leading a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team with recent expertise and ability to demonstrate to the team the clinical requirements to ensure a high functioning team. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service. Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement.