Nurse Unit Manager 1 - Operating Theatres – PFT – The Sutherland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $127,091.34 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546657
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to Operating Theatres
The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
Now is an exciting time to join The Sutherland Hospital, with our $81.5 million expansion we are offering: 8 Operating Theatres and 2 endoscopy procedure rooms with digitally integrated operating systems; Hybrid operating theatre for the facilitation of interventional radiology, vascular and gastroenterology procedures; New 18 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit; New 36 bed Surgical Short Stay Unit to facilitate admission and discharge for the high-volume short stay patients; New staff amenities & activity based working space for nursing and medical staff; New Central Sterilising Services Department
Your New Role
The Nursing Unit Manager, Level 1 (NUM1) is the registered nurse in charge of the clinical operations of the Operating Theatres, reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager Level 3, Operating Theatres, The Sutherland Hospital within SESLHD.
As the clinical leader of the unit, the NUM1 will demonstrate her/his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely:broad nursing/midwifery experience and knowledge; understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery; professional integrity; ethical conduct; accountability; advocacy; enabling others; cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective team work; commitment to advancing the profession of nursing/midwifery and care provision
The NUM level 1 of the Operating Theatre is responsible for working in collaboration and in consultation with the Nurse Unit Manager Level 3 to ensure the delivery of optimal and safe patient care within the Operating Theatre. The primary responsibilities include appropriate management and coordination of staff which includes nurses, administrative and support staff, co-ordination of patient care and management of departmental processes and practice. The NUM1 works closely and collaboratively with the NUM3 in order to ensure appropriate leadership in clinical, financial and human resourcing in order to support the daily operations of the department.
Selection Criteria:
- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
- Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
- A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services
- Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams
- Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services
- Recent demonstrated experience in an Operating Theatre
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Allanah Hazelgrove on Allanah.Hazelgrove@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 January 2025
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
