Nurse Unit Manager – Whole of Hospital Program Lead
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration
: $137,****** pa (plus superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location
: Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week
: 38
Applications Close
: 24 November *********:59pm
About the role
The Nurse Manager provides leadership and management of staff, services and resources to ensure delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing and midwifery care. Opportunities to improve patient care services focusing on patient access and flow is an essential purpose of this role. Access to high quality, safe and timely health care is critical for patients, carers and staff. This role will be integral to providing program and project management expertise to support the delivery and implementation of transformational initiatives associated with the Whole of Hospital project and in alignment with the NSW LHD – Strategic Plan.
The position will incorporate and implement initiatives designed to create a positive and healthy workplace culture, enhance employees' skill sets and assist in building high-performing teams. Identify key areas for improving and sustaining current processes in conjunction with the implementation of new strategies enabling better patient outcomes, while meeting facility-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) prioritized by the Ministry of Health.
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and management of nursing and midwifery staff, services and resources to deliver safe, effective, quality care.
• Drive improvement of patient care services, focusing on access and flow.
• Lead program and project management for the Whole of Hospital initiative and other transformational projects.
• Foster a positive workplace culture, support skill development, and build high-performing teams.
• Identify and sustain process improvements to meet KPIs set by the Ministry of Health.
Application Process
Click 'Apply'
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Contact
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Diane Gardner, Deputy Director of Nursing & Midwifery on or at for more information.
Additional Information for Applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and well-being of every child in our care. All staff are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit NSW Government – Office of Children's Guardian.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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