Associate Nurse Unit Manager Orthopaedic Scrub & Scout (Fixed Term)

An exciting opportunity is available to join Epworth Geelong at Waurn Ponds as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) within the Orthopaedic Scrub/Scout team.

We are currently seeking:

• PartTime (30 hours) ANUM for a 12month fixed term commencing approximately March.

Are you a passionate and highly experienced Perioperative nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey

Do you thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation and clinical excellence are celebrated

Are you dedicated in delivering exceptional patient-centered care  This job may be for you!

The role:

As an ANUM you will be responsible for providing team leadership guidance and support to ensure effective management and ongoing development of our peri-operative team. You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team report to the Orthopaedic - Nurse Unit Manager and be part of our collaborative Clinical Leadership team.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering exceptional patient experience and excellence in customer service.
• Role-modelling culture of safety & quality improvement
• Mentor and support nurses in developing their clinical and leadership capabilities.
• Collaborate with Senior leadership to drive innovation and optimise surgical workflows
• Assist in daily activity management of the Orthopaedic Scrub Scout team
• Play a key role in maintaining accreditation clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Demonstrated leadership skills or Experience in a senior perioperative nursing role.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic team environment
• Be passionate about leading through developing and guiding others
• Extensive orthopaedic scrub / scout experience
• Flexibility and excellent organisation and communication skills
• Committed to learning and developing current clinical practice
• Well-developed understanding of relevant professional standards
• Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative nursing or working towards
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA

Position Description           Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. It features contemporary design cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of emergency inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.

Our Single level Peri-operative environment consists of Two Endoscopy Suites Eleven Operating Theatres A Hybrid Theatre Cath Lab Day Surgery Centre Large Central Recovery Room Digital CSSD.

Currently our specialities include: Orthopaedics Neurosurgical Vascular Major General Maxillofacial ENT Pain Ophthalmology Gastroenterology Plastics Gynaecological and Urology. We also have one of the largest robotic services in the South West region Allowing our doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision flexibility and control than is possible with traditional procedures.

Qualifications :

Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative nursing or working towards.

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for full time ANUM AUD $115678- $119579  super entitlements depending on registration type year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

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For more information refer to the attached position description or contact  or phone (03).

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time