Nurse Unit Manager – Rehabilitation & Medical | Darwin

As the NUM, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the unit to complement the hospital's strategic direction, operational processes, budget, and business direction.

• You will provide operational direction for the unit/ward to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of nursing care that is evidence-based;
• In addition, you will be accountable for the effective management of human, financial and material resources and ensure customer service is maintained at optimal levels;
• You will undertake direct patient care as required, providing guidance and support to less experienced nursing team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Working with Children check;
• Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent;
• Experience in the Acute setting;
• Degree in a 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;
• A high degree of computer literacy including MS Office and various databases;
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment;
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills;
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management;
• Demonstrated HR management experience;
• A management degree or working towards (desirable).

REMUNERATION

$57.97- $62.28 per hour.

The hospital, located in Darwin, is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. It is a licensed 150-bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery, including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.