Description:
Nurse Unit Manager -Maternity
John Flynn Private Hospital
Full Time or Part Time Opportunity
Excellent opportunity for a nurse to step into a leadership role.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, passionate senior nursing/midwifery professional to join our Maternity Unit at John Flynn Private Hospital in an exciting clinical management role as the Nurse Unit Manager.
The Maternity Unit is made up of 3 specialised birth suites, 12 single inpatient rooms and a Special Care Nursery.
This is a key leadership & management role within the Hospital, accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human & material resources within the department. The role encompasses planning, implementing, and evaluating practices, processes and services within the department. Responsible for working with and supporting other managers in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This role will work closely with the Executive team to shape organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.
This role reports to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services/Director of Clinical Services
About You
Key Selection Criteria:
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated extensive clinical skills and experience as a Clinical Nurse within an acute Maternity Unit including delivering high standards of clinical care for patients utilising specialist knowledge
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualification (or currently working towards) desirable
- Recent and relevant Leadership and Management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven commitment to customer service
- Professional and highly motivated with a passion for enhancing staff engagement
- Passionate about quality improvement and education
- Effective management of rostering processes and allocation of duties for all clinical staff
- Demonstrated ability to mange financial and human resources
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and foster relationships with key stake holders
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
The Hospital
John Flynn Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care and is a 358 bed acute care hospital with a 24 hour emergency department comprehensive cardiac services. Ramsay is a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Renae Balcke on *******@ramsayhealth.com.au
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