Nurse Unit Manager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Emergency Department team at Noosa Hospital.

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational management of our 9 bed Emergency department with 4 bed Short Stay Unit and Fast Track.

Working with the Director of Emergency and reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, and as a part of the management team, you will work with and support nursing staff in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements.

The successful candidate will supervise, lead, direct and motivate staff to achieve outcomes with the ability to manage financial and human resources.

This key leadership role will see you:

• Apply advanced nursing practices in planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Be a positive mentor and provide clinical leadership and support to your team.
• Effectively manage roster processes and allocate duties to clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging situations.
• Demonstrated high level of communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Working with and supporting other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes.
• Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

About You

You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor your team. You will be a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed, supporting a well-established team to provide a high level of clinical care and service.

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in general /medical environment.
• Experience within Emergency/Critical Care essential.
• Experience in managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management.
• Previous experience as a senior nurse or manager will be highly regarded.
• Strong leadership skills and confident with delegating duties.

Remuneration: A base hourly rate ranging from $ $ superannuation based on relevant experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD NUM/MUM level 1 – 4).

About Us

Noosa Hospital is an acute care facility with a reputation for providing high quality and compassionate health care services to the Sunshine Coast community. The Hospital is located just minutes from the heart of Noosa and caters for both public and private patients.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

What's in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Kara Richards on

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