Associate Nurse Unit Manager Day Surgery

Geelong - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

You will act as a responsible and effective team member and will assist in the overall clinical management of the ward. As an ANUM you will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff as well as deputising for and assisting the Nursing Unit Manager. This position is available with our Day Surgery Unit.

Our Day Surgery offers exposure to a range of specialities including General Surgery Urology Gynaecology Orthopaedics Dental Plastics ENT (involving a large number of Paediatrics) and addition our Day Surgery Unit also accommodates pre & post-operative Cardiac Cath Lab patients largely focusing on diagnostic angiograms

The Position

Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in collection of audits statistics staff performance management and productivity analysis data.
Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels.
Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in identifying resource needs and developing budgets and operational plans.
Discusses any concerns regarding patients and staff with Nursing Unit Manager/Coordinator grievances difficulties etc.
Responsible for assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in following issues pertaining to human resources within the department and will assume full responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager.
Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions

You will hold registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and have well developed analytical and problem-solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing. You will have a demonstrated ability to develop and build effective nursing medical and interdisciplinary relationships and teams.

To succeed you will have delegation planning organisational and motivational skills be committed to on-going education and self-directed learning and effectively communicate and educate patients family and staff.

Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Salary: $115908 to $119811 (pro rata for part time) per annum plus 12% superannuation
Permanent part time position working 30 hours per week
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

For enquiries contact Brianna Gunn Clinical Admission Manager on (03)

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza to fulfil the requirements of the role.

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Required Experience:

Manager

Your role at St John of God Geelong HospitalYou will act as a responsible and effective team member and will assist in the overall clinical management of the ward. As an ANUM you will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff as well...