Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency
Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency
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About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides worldclass Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds 50bed Emergency Department 20bed general and cardiothoracic ICU 14 stateoftheart theatres including cardiac catheter labs worldclass education centre doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including caf and car parking.
From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.
We are proud to be home to some of Australias leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future. The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including wellrespected nursing schools.
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is young friendly and open to ideas.
About the Role
* 3 x 12 month fixed term positions available 2 x maternity leave and 1 x long service leave*
The Emergency Department (ED) provides 24/7 care comprising 50 beds & treatment spaces the large ground floor area is divided into zones: assessment; paediatrics; short stay; adult acute; resuscitation (paediatrics & adult); mental health assessment. ED works closely with the adjoining bulkbill Medical Centre to offer a choice of treatment locations appropriate to the clinical needs of patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Department team as a Nurse Unit Manager level 1.This role is fulltime rotating roster. We do 12 hours shifts on a 6 week pay averaging roster which allows good work life balance!
The position is responsible for providing leadership clinical support and direction to the department to complement the strategic direction operational processes budget and business direction of the hospital.
You will provide operational direction for the department 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
Previous experience at NUM 1 level or equivalent
More than 5 years Emergency Nursing experience
Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing
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 customer focused care
High degree of computer literacy
Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
Proven time management and prioritisation skills
Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
Demonstrated human resource management experience
Desirable Criteria:
A management degree or working towards
Employee Benefits:
Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits discounted Healthscope services for you and your family.
Education and support
Opportunity to consolidate skills
Health and fitness benefits via Fitness Passport
Salary packaging for novated leasing additional superannuation contributions and airport lounge memberships
Health insurance discounts and offers from our corporate partners
For further enquiries:
Jo Watts NUM ED via email: or phone:
To Apply: Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.
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 Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreementsalary of $62.46 per hour.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
