Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) - Upper Gastrointestinal Ward
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $133,112 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ552177
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Nursing Unit Manager role is responsible for the operational management and leadership of nursing/staff to ensure the provision of high quality patient and family centred care and nursing and or midwifery excellence at unit/ward level. The Nursing Unit Manager Level 2 responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1.
The Upper Gastrointestinal Ward (7 East 1) is a high activity and high acuity ward caring for patients admitted under the upper gastrointestinal specialty and patients from other specialties. The preferred applicant will have experience managing a complex ward and dealing with day-to-day operations such as patient flow management.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Experience in rostering; managing skill mix and care delivery models according to patient/service need.
- Proficient problem solving, communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience in performance management, conflict resolution and quality and change management.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
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For enquiries, please contact Hayley Sciuriaga on 02 9515 7246 or via email at Hayley.Sciuriaga@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 24 February 2025
