Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2) 5E Surgical Specialties Perm FT

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

1. Can you share a specific example from your career where you successfully led and managed a team in a high-acuity surgical environment and explain how those experiences have shaped your interest in stepping into this Nurse Unit Manager role of the Surgical Speciality ward.
2. Can you describe a time when you had to balance patient safety staffing challenges and high patient acuity what strategies did you use to optimise outcomes
3. What initiatives would you prioritise to enhance quality improvement and service growth in a specialised surgical ward managing ENT Urology and Head and Neck patients
   

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More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicatedEducation and Organisational Development team who support staff with training workshops and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership throughFitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health resilience and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders

  • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• Vaccination Requirements

  • All staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment

  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.