Nurse Unit Manager

2 weeks ago

Saint Albans, Australia Western Health Full time

SEAS - Nurse Unit Manager Sunshine JK Theatre

18 Months Fixed Term

Are you looking for a challenge? Can you lead a dynamic, energetic and passionate team?

The Surgical, Endoscopy and Anaesthesia Service has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated leader, who is interested in pursuing a senior leadership development opportunity to cover the Sunshine Joan Kirner NUM role from 6th June 2024 - 31st January 2026 (18th Month fixed term position).

The Joan Kirner (JK) Theatre at Sunshine Hospital aims to provide efficient, effective, integrated care that is responsive to the needs of our culturally diverse patient group. JK Theatre admits and provides care for patients during and after the following procedures: Obstetric and Gynecologically and Paediatric (General, ENT and Ortho) procedures.  The theatre also has admission area for all patients who are presenting for surgery/ procedures which will require a multi-day stay post operatively.  The theatre consists of 4 theatres, 1 procedure room, associated admission, recovery and discharge areas.

Joan Kirner NUM role is responsible for the operational, professional and clinical service management of their staff resources.  The NUM will achieve this through the development of effective partnerships, leadership and management of all nursing staff and resources, within a multidisciplinary team environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
  • Demonstrated leadership capability
  • Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience as Registered Nurse with Perioperative postgraduate qualification and/or management/leadership qualifications
    • Advanced clinical nursing skills with relevant experience in Perioperative Nursing
    • Knowledge of relevant Legislation and ACCORN Compliance requirements

About Us

Our workforce of over 12,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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