Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative Services
Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative Services
Are you an experienced Nurse Manager or a Senior Nursing Leader seeking a rewarding and challenging career opportunity?
An opportunity exists for a Nurse Unit Manager to take on a leadership position within our busy perioperative department at North Park Private Hospital. Your clinical skills, excellent leadership capabilities and positive approach to work will ensure your success in the role. Your will report to the Peri-Operative Services Manager for Northpark & La Trobe Private Hospitals.
As a Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include:
· Coordination and allocation of staff
· Understanding of legislative requirements, ACORN and Sterilisation standards
· Knowledge of accreditation processes and Quality/Risk management
· Ensure workplace health and safety guidelines and policies are met
· Manage Budgets and attainment of budgetary targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Essential Criteria:
· Current Registered Nurse Registration with AHPRA
· Post Graduate Qualifications in Nursing, highly desirable
· Minimum of 5 years senior nursing experience within the Perioperative unit
· High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
About Us
Northpark Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Northpark provides a wide range of surgical and medical services including a dedicated mental health unit, maternity and a dedicated early parenting unit. We also specialise in Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Oral Maxillofacial, Obstetrics and Gynaecological surgeries.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives.
Applications close: 31st October 2024
For further enquiries: Mirriam Muganiwa – Peri-Operative Services Manager Mirriam.muganiwa@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
