Nurse Unit Manager- Neuroscience

Job Description:

• Permanent Full-Time position located at the Fitzroy Campus

• Immerse yourself in a leading healthcare industry

• Manage a committed highly skilled team

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincents Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) part of St Vincents Health Australia and guided by Mary Aikenhead Ministries is a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital operating across four campuses in Fitzroy East Melbourne Kew and Werribee.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

We are currently seeking a motivated professional and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our 35-bed Neuroscience Ward at the Fitzroy campus.

• Reporting to the General Manager/Director of Clinical Services you will oversee the daily operations of the unit provide strong leadership to support outstanding patient care and drive the ongoing development of clinical practice.
• In this role you will lead a dedicated team of highly skilled and supportive nurses including graduate nurses and postgraduate students. You will also work alongside leading surgeons and medical specialists who are recognised for their advanced techniques and innovative treatments.
• The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience in neuroscience nursing a strong commitment to delivering safe high-quality patient-centred care and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation during a period of growth and innovation following the recent opening of our new tower redevelopment featuring state-of-the-art clinical facilities designed to enhance exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide clear guidance support and expert advice to nursing and support staff to ensure high standards of clinical care are consistently upheld. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with staff Accredited Medical Practitioners (AMPs) patients families and carers.
• Serve as a positive role model reinforcing the units vision and culture while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and apply effective team-building strategies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
• Lead the team in the efficient and effective use of resources encouraging flexibility and responsiveness to meet changing service demands.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincents Health Australia Group and work for a truly values based organisation who operate across VIC NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registered nurse with AHPRA registration
• Membership of the Australasian Neurosciences Nurses Association preferred
• Ability to influence and lead continuous quality of care improvements
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the use of IT platforms such as IBA(Webpas) Power BI UKG and Riskman or similar

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy East Melbourne Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity ethical practices the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincents Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information visit or get in contact at

REQUIREMENTS

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy which depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Emma Saliba -General Manager for a confidential discussion on or

CLOSING DATE: 7th of May

*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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