Nurse Unit Manager – Day Surgery/Recovery | Darwin

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strong leadership and operational direction to the ward/unit in alignment with the hospital's strategic and business objectives;
• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the Day Surgery Unit & Recovery, ensuring efficient, effective and safe operations;
• Coordinating the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to achieve optimal patient outcomes;
• Leading, supporting and developing the nursing team, providing guidance, mentoring and clinical supervision to less experienced staff;
• Effectively managing human, financial and material resources to ensure efficient service delivery and budget performance;
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety and clinical excellence;
• Ensuring exceptional patient and customer service standards are consistently achieved and maintained;
• Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, accreditation standards, hospital policies and professional practice requirements;
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote effective communication and coordinated patient care;
• Undertaking direct patient care when required to support the needs of the Day Surgery Unit & Recovery.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• NT Working with Children check;
• Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent;
• Experience in the Acute setting;
• Degree in relevant specialty area;
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• A strong commitment to developing in a management role;
• A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer-focused care;
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills;
• Demonstrated sound knowledge base in labour management;
• A management degree or working towards (desirable).

The hospital, located in Darwin, is a licensed 122-bed hospital providing a broad range of multi-day and day surgery, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Gastroenterology, ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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