Nursing Unit Manager

**525290 Nursing Unit Manager**

**Department of Medical Oncology**

**Calvary Mater Newcastle**

**Permanent Full-Time**
- Permanent Full-Time
- Salary Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
- Remuneration: $65.17 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's

**THE ROLE**:
The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the provision of leadership and direction to ensure the development and maintenance of a high performing, evidenced based safe and effective Medical and Radiation Oncology Service. The Nurse Unit Manager will operationalise strategic plans and department direction within Medical Oncology Ward, this includes providing operational input into the development of these plans.

Additionally, the Nurse Unit Manager is accountable for the efficient and effective management of the Medical Oncology Ward, Patient flow through the unit, and the integration of Nursing practices within Calvary Mater Newcastle.

**DUTIES**:

- Provide leadership for Clinical Medical Oncology Services within the hospital. This includes promotion of an integrated service within Calvary Mater Newcastle (Nursing Services) with clinical linkages that place the patient at the center of care. Effective liaison with all staff, internal and external (other health organisations and community services), to deliver a quality service that is promoted and maintained within Calvary Mater Newcastle.
- Responsible for the coordination and performance of the Medical Oncology Ward in conjunction with the Director to ensure service provision, patient assessment, care planning, care coordination and continuing management is in accordance with professional standards and legislative requirements; including participation in the bed allocation, transfer of care and patient flow processes according to patient need and the hospitals requirements.
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**ABOUT YOU**:

- Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Relevant postgraduate management qualifications or experience, or working towards.
- Nursing Unit Management or In-Charge experience in an acute/subacute facility and or ambulatory setting and ability to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage a team in a multidisciplinary environment with a focus on optimising patient flow.
- Demonstrated ability to manage financial and human resources
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to improving health care through quality improvement and implementation of evidenced based care.

**WHY JOIN US?**

**_ CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:_**
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

**WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?**
- Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, _here_

**HOW DO YOU APPLY?**
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
- Please note the following:_
- _You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role._