Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 - Cardiology
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $129,235.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ482540
Applications Close: 08/05/2024
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is in-charge of all aspects of the unit/ward environment and takes responsibility for the standard of patient care in the unit/ward and is pivotal to the co-ordination of patient/client care, unit/ward management and leadership to enable the delivery of safe, effective, quality nursing care and efficient use of resources.
You will bring to this role the ability to contribute to developing team capability and recognise potential in people, through performance management, talent development and training, appraisals, counselling and clinical supervision to ensure care provided is safe and appropriate and meets professional standards. You will inspire and support others while helping them to understand their obligations to comply with legislation, policies, guidelines and the code of conduct.
An opportunity like this is hard to come by, apply now to join the NBMLHD team!
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection criteria to be addressed:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND extensive relevant post registration nursing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to create and support a culture of integrity and professionalism which adheres to legislation and policy.
- Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
- Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit/ward are managed to deliver safe and efficient health care within available resources.
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and organizational goals utilising change management principles.
- Evidence of and commitment to patient/client/customer focused care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
- Current Driver’s License and ability to travel within the LHD as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Giselle Garrick on Giselle.Garrick@health.nsw.gov.au
