Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative | Lismore

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join the team at a private hospital in Lismore on a permanent full-time basis. 

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is recognised as a key management/leadership position within the organisation and is central to the fulfilment of the hospital's mission and vision. As a leader of the nursing profession, the NUM sets expectations, develops, plans and manages processes to assess, improve and maintain the profession's management, clinical, educational and support activities. 

The responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day clinical coordination within the unit;
• Collaborating with senior management to plan, organise, implement, and evaluate patient services;
• Understanding quality improvement and implementing effective initiatives in consultation with the Director of Clinical Services;
• Dealing with professional issues relating to nursing within the clinical setting;
• Ensuring all treatment is outcome-based and patient-centred;
• Clinical care coordination, management of patient flow, and discharge planning with an emphasis on demand management and seamless integration with other service components.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• A minimum of five (5) years post-registration experience with appropriate qualification and/or experience in the relevant nursing speciality, and have held an Associate Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent position;
• Advanced life support certificate or working towards;
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to motivate and lead people;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles governing WHS, infection control, quality improvement and waste management.

BENEFITS

• Increase in take-home pay with Salary Packaging up to 17k;
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing specialist education;
• Competitive salary and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement;
• Discounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness Passport.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The hospital, located in Lismore in Northern NSW, is a premium private facility offering a comprehensive range of services. It features five full-service operating theatres, surgical and medical wards, endoscopy and oncology units, dedicated palliative care and rehabilitation wards, a 15-bed day-surgery unit with an eye clinic, and a 10-station renal dialysis unit. At the heart of the hospital is an exceptional multidisciplinary team, from dedicated housekeeping and catering staff to leading medical and surgical specialists serving Northern NSW.

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