SIT - Nurse Unit Manager
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- Nurse Unit Manager
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- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
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- REQ596635 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 133112.75 - 133112.75
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ596635
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Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 133112.75 - 133112.75
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ596635
Position Tagline
This is the 'enticer' for the candidate, this is the first few lines they will see when they see the ad on the sourcing site. Make sure it is appealing and compelling so the candidate is more likely to continuereading. e.g. Want to work in a world class medical facility? Be a part of a helping the community.
Where you'll be working
Organisation specific content
Short paragraph on the culture, benefits, what it's like to work here
What you'll be doing
The NSW Public Health System Nurse' & Midwives' (State) Award states that the Nurse/ Midwifery Unit Manager is 'the registered nurse in charge of a ward or unit or group of wards or units in a public hospital or health service or public health organisation' and is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and staff management.
Terms used and their meaning:
- The term patient also refers to client, consumers, women and babies depending on the clinical context.
- The term health care team also refers to the multidisciplinary team and includes the nursing/midwifery team within the clinical context.
- The term ward or unit also refers to a service, clinic or centre for which the Nurse/Midwifery Unit Manager is the manager and is responsible and accountable.
- The way in which the purpose is expressed or demonstrated will be dependent on the experience of the Nurse/ Midwifery Unit Manager, the clinical context and the geographic location of work. As the manager of the unit the purpose of the Nurse/ Midwifery Unit Manager role is to;
- Lead, direct and coordinate patient care, at the ward/unit level.
- Ensure the practice of nursing/midwifery is safe and efficient, while maintaining standards of care.
- Manage the business/management processes of the ward/unit.
Model the CORE Values of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
- Registered Nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards the same; or alternatively relevant work experience or combination of qualification and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the relevant specialty of the ward/unit.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within the healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical services and manage change.
- Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing/maternity services.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and confidence in using Microsoft and health care information systems.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ellie Price on ellie.price@health.nsw.gov.au
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