Job Description: Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Unit Manager for our Special Care Nursery based at our Fitzroy campus.
Reporting to the Maternity Services Manager you will be responsible for day-to-day operations and overall management of the Special Care Nursery, which is a 12 bed unit caring for babies of 32 weeks gestation and above.ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLEThis role is being offered on a fixed-term part time (14 hours per week) capacity based at our Fitzroy campus until 30th April ****.
The role of the Nurse Unit Manager – Special Care Nursery is to ensure our clinical outcomes meet exceptional care standards whilst maximising effective business opportunities within this area.
You will be leading a team of friendly and experienced nurses, inclusive of graduate nurses and postgraduate students.
Your leadership will facilitate exceptional patient care and promote advancement of clinical practice.
This fixed-term part-time position involves having flexibility to work between 8 and 12 hour shifts, and will be pivotal in providing holistic care to families whose babies are admitted to the SCN.WHY WORK FOR SVPHMYou will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect.
We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD.Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Option to join our workplace giving programGive4GoodA great work life balance with options to purchase additional leaveReceive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private HospitalABOUT YOUProvide direction,



support and advice to nursing staff and other support personnelEstablish and develop effective relationships with staff, AMPs, patients, families and significant othersAct as a positive role model maintaining the unit and hospital policies and proceduresExhibit leadership qualities and utilise team building strategies to promote a continuous improvement culture leading to improved patient outcomes and experienceLead the team for efficient and effective management of resources by promoting flexibility and responsiveness to ensure alignment with activityAs an outstanding leader you will have experience in driving clinical team performance whilst creating a safe SCN.
You work collaboratively with the Maternity department to focus on family centred care.REQUIREMENTSCurrent AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse/ Registered MidwifePrevious leadership experience in obstetrics, ideally SCN or experience at NUM level is highly desirableAbility to influence and lead continuous quality of care improvementsHigh level of communication and interpersonal skillsExperience in the use of IT platforms such as IBA(Webpas), IMC, Kronos, and Riskman, or similarCriminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this roleSVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settingsRequired to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which,



depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations)RECONCILIATION AND INCLUSIONWe are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
For further information, visit about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at .
CONTACTIf you would like to discuss this prospect, please contact Sandra Stoikos - Maternity Services Manager on or .
CLOSING DATEClosing Date: 11 September *******:59pmABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEOur experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services.
We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery.
We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.ST VINCENTS HISTORYSt Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Nurse Unit Manager – Special Care Nursery (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne