Nurse Unit Manager

• Senior nursing leadership opportunity

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Full time, permanent position

About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic experienced nursing leader to be the next Nurse Unit Manager of our 22 bed inpatient Haematology/Oncology unit.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a professional and clinical leader in Cancer Services and plays a pivotal role in leading and inspiring all nurses in the inpatient 6W team to maintain and promote the professional standards of Nursing Practice within the unit.  The NUM will be responsible for ensuring that the nursing values and specialised practice standards, safety standards and operational resources of 6W are in place to promote safe patient-centered care.  The NUM will directly report to the Operations Manager of Cancer Services. 

• Lead nursing staff and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient care which incorporates the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity.

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing staff

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement with reviewing systems/processes, implement changes through audits, reporting and quality initiatives

Classifications for this position will range from NM11 - NM12 ($126,074 - $130,509.60 per annum pro rata) 

Your Contribution

• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience

• Proven ability to lead exceptional safe patient centered care

• Degree in Nursing which meets AHPRA registration requirements

• Post-graduate qualification in Cancer Nursing

• Completed (and current competency) to ADAC course

Cancer Services at St. Vincent's Melbourne

St Vincent's Cancer Services is committed to providing exceptional care to patients and their families, with kindness and compassion.  Working closely with Oncology and Haematology Units in partnership with multidisciplinary and support team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level of evidence-based care to our patients. 

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

St Vincent's Cancer Services is committed to providing exceptional care to patients and their families, with kindness and compassion.  6W is an acute inpatient ward compromising of 22 haematology and oncology beds.  Working closely with Oncology and Haematology Units in partnership with multidisciplinary and support team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level of evidence-based care to our patients. 

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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