Nurse Unit Manager – ICU | Newcastle

• Ensuring the model of nursing care within the department is relationship-centred, prioritising optimal patient safety and outcomes;
• Coordinating patient services, including admissions and discharges, while liaising with interdisciplinary teams, clinical emergency response teams, and ICU outreach services;
•   Providing clinical support and guidance where required;
• Understanding legislative requirements and national standards;
• Identifying opportunities for program development and service enhancement, while facilitating and supporting quality teamwork within the service and across other departments the hospital;
• Encouraging a participatory team approach to clinical care, gathering ideas and strategies to improve care and service delivery;
• Working closely with intensive care specialists, physicians, surgeons, and anaesthetists to ensure high-quality care delivery, service efficiency, and strong professional relationships;
• Developing talent within the team and demonstrating key skills and attributes.

• Current Registration with AHPRA;
• Current registration with AHPRA - Registered Nurse;
• Postgraduate qualification in intensive care/critical care nursing;
• Advanced clinical competence;
• Demonstrated recent experience in a clinical leadership role/s;
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams with a service excellence approach;
• Passionate about building strong relationships and delivering exceptional patient experiences;
• Demonstrated skills in workforce planning, rostering creativity and working within budget;
• High level of planning and organisational skills;
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt personal style to suit a varied audience & a variety of interpersonal styles;
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
• High degree of computer literacy;
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership or health management (or equivalent) or working towards.

BENEFITS

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across the network;
• Discounted health insurance for full-time and part-time employees;
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.  

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