Nurse Unit Manager
1 week ago
The Position
We are looking for a motivated and passionate Nurse Unit Manager to join our clinical management team.
Reporting to the Director – Clinical Services you will provide leadership, direction, and management of a 9 bed CCU/ICU and Emergency Department. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the coordination of patient services, staff management and culture, quality and safety, patient flow, and financial management of the units. This position works closely with the NUMs of the CIU (Cardiac Investigation Unit) and Unit 2 (23 bed Cardiac step down unit) as part of Cardiac Services at the Friendlies.
The Person
If you are a committed and dynamic senior nurse, with demonstrated leadership skills and substantial experience in Cardiac and / or Intensive Care Nursing we would love to hear from you.
Key Selection Criteria for this position includes:
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate qualifications in a clinical speciality or management with five (5) years' experience working in a Critical Care environment; or
- Minimum six (6) years post basic registration experience including four (4) years management experience within relevant area of critical care
- Demonstrated experience working in a clinical leadership capacity within a critical care environment, including management of human, financial and resource management
- Proven experience in the application of quality improvement and risk management
- Evidence of ongoing professional development as reflected in Professional Practice Portfolio
- High level written and verbal communication skills and proven negotiation and conciliation skills
- Advanced computer literacy including the ability to source information and trend and interpret data
Strong emphasis will also be placed on the applicant's ability to demonstrate the organisations values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom and Friendliness, as well as their ability to commit to and apply these values in the workplace.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the 'Key Selection Criteria' (maximum 2 pages)
- A detailed resume (including 2 professional referees)
- Submit your application on our website and complete the Application for Employment form.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be shortlisted. Applications close at midnight on Friday 29 August 2025.
The Benefits
As a part of The Friendlies team, you will enjoy:
- Attractive salary packaging options and a variety of additional discounts and benefits within our hospital and pharmacies
- Career development opportunities and commitment to ongoing training, education and professional development
- Family friendly work environment close to professional child care services
- Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.
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