Nurse Unit Manager

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.Care to join the team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join us 4 days per week, on a 12-month, maternity leave contract.
You'll have the opportunity to work across our brand-new Radiation Oncology Centre in the beautiful Noosa region and our central Sunshine Coast clinic in Buderim.As the Nurse Unit Manager, you are responsible for managing the nursing team, to meet the needs of GenesisCare' s strategy, vision, and values.
This is achieved by providing advanced nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and effective communication to ensure a positive engaged workforce and appropriate resource management to ensure all aspects of legislation are addressed.The Nurse Unit Manager will have an excellent understanding of current trends, research and policies in oncology nursing.
The nurse unit manager will work with the centre leader, quality manager and Director of Nursing to ensure evidence based, best practice guidelines are applied.More Specifically, You WillLead the nursing staff as an exemplary role model for the profession of nursing, maintaining a high level of communication.Performance development and performance management, as required.Annual performance development reviews for nursing teamActively support and champion GenesisCare initiatives to improve culture, quality, efficiency and effectiveness, taking on a leadership role within projects where required.Provide support to the Director of Nursing with the ability to cover during leave periods.Work within a multidisciplinary onsite team including the Centre Leader, Doctors, Physicists, Radiation Therapists, Nursing and Administrative/clerical staff to implement efficient & effective Centre workflow.
Evaluate and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Play a key role in performing, managing, implementing and building a quality patient experience.What You Will NeedCurrent Registration as a Nurse with AHPRA.Clinical experience as a nurse – 3 years nursing with at least 1 year oncology preferred.Demonstrated clinical knowledge and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to demonstrate empathy for patients and their carer's.Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to the application of quality improvement and best practice principles, including the NSQHS.Strong commitment to quality patient careExperience in leading a team and managing people effectively to achieve goals.Benefits Of Joining Our TeamWorking with a small nursing team providing the best patient experience possible.Family friendly hours- no night shifts or late shifts.Time to deliver quality nursing care to all our patients.Opportunity to develop interpersonal relationships with patients as you see them regularly.Internal and external training and development opportunities.Uniform provided following probationary period.Close knit internal community.Fast paced, high performing & agile working culture with lots of change due to our rapid growthAll employees and their family members have access to free confidential support that is completely external to GenesisCare including financial, nutritional and wellbeing coaching, legal advice & counselling.A variety of staff wellness benefits e.g. discounted gym membershipAbout GenesisCareBy joining GenesisCare, you will be joining a highly progressive and passionate team of healthcare professionals and support staff, united by a common purpose: to design care experiences that deliver the best possible life outcomes.
The ambition for better cancer care that began our story, has grown into a passionate team of ~2,000 employees across 50 locations nationally.
Join us to design better care and enjoy a career with purpose.GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.