About the role

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital are seeking a highly passionate, energetic and engaging Nurse Unit Manager on a full-time basis for our Mental Health Unit (South West Clinic).

As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide operational direction of the ward by ensuring efficient and effective fiscal management and promote high-quality clinical care for our patients. As the leader of this unit, you will be a key part of the hospital’s management team and will provide support to the Director of Nursing.

Position Responsibilities –

The position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the ward/unit to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital/facility.

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.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to less experienced members of the nursing team.

Selection Criteria

- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
- Experience in the Acute setting
- Degree in relevant specialty area or working towards
- 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 customerfocused care
- High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
- Ability to work cohesively within a team workplace




- Proven time management and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
- Demonstrated HR management experience

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 dayour people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

Benefits

- Health and dental insurance
- Travel benefits
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Defined benefit pension plan

Salary

Salary ranging from $70.94 - $76.28 per hour.

Hours

Full-time

Location

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital, Liverpool and surrounds.

EEO/DEI Statement

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Hours

- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$50.80 - $60.63 hourly
$62.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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