Job title: Nurse Unit Manager – Day of Surgery Admissions Unit
Company: Ramsay Health Care
Job description: Noosa Hospital has an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is looking to progress into a leadership position, or an existing Nurse Unit Manager seeking a new opportunity, to manage the Day of Surgery Admissions Unit.
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Great location on the beautiful Sunshine Coast – every day feels like a holiday!
- Join a vibrant, supportive team!
The Opportunity
Joining the team as a Nurse Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the Day of Surgery Admissions Unit, including admissions and discharge processes of day procedures, admissions of overnight stays and coordination of the Pre-Admission Clinic. Surgical specialties include general surgery, ENT, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, colorectal, plastics, ophthalmology and endoscopy services.
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will work with and support nursing staff in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements.
The successful candidate will supervise, lead, direct and motivate staff to achieve outcomes with the ability to manage financial and human resources.
This key leadership role will see you:
- Apply advanced nursing practices in planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Be a positive mentor and provide clinical leadership and support to your team
- Effectively manage roster processes and allocate duties to clinical staff
- Working with and supporting other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes
- Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.
About You
You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor your team. You will be a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed and grow while bringing a passion for a high level of clinical care and service.
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in acute care environment
- Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
- Previous experience as a senior nurse or manager will be highly regarded
- Strong leadership skills and confident with delegating duties
- Post-graduate studies in an appropriate specialty or management qualifications will be highly regarded
Remuneration
A base hourly rate ranging from $65.84 – $71.24 + superannuation based on relevant experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD NUM/MUM level 1 – 4).
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts – you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
Noosa Hospital is an acute care facility with a reputation for providing high quality and compassionate health care services to the Sunshine Coast community. The Hospital is located just minutes from the heart of Noosa and caters for both public and private patients. The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites.
Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: “People Caring for People”.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Kara Richards, Acting Director of Clinical Services
E: richardskara@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at
Advertised: 19 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Expected salary: $65.84 – 71.24 per hour
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD – Ramsay, QLD
Job date: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:43:59 GMT
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