Are you an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurse looking to join our Nurse Management team?
Progress your career with ongoing Education and Training opportunities
Exciting opportunity to be a key part of our hospital leadership
Collaborative and dynamic team
About the role
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital are seeking a highly passionate, agile 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.
About us
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital is a 98-bed, 7 operating theatres acute surgical hospital that serves the needs of the local community at Liverpool and surrounds.
Services provided include Surgical Day Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Maternity and Special Care Nursery facilities, Oncology Unit as well as a Mental Health Unit.
The Hospital is part of Healthscope, which is a publicly listed health service company that includes hospitals, pathology, radiology and medical clinics in every state and territory.
Being part of the company allows opportunity for career progression and support that comes from being a large organisation.
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 environment




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.
Benefits
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
Additional Requirements
Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment.
Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
Application Deadline
Applications close: Friday 20 November ****
Salary
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF- NSW Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement****, a salary ranging from $***** - $***** per hour.
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