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The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is recognised as the leader of the nursing team who models the core values of Austin Health through effective leadership and management of the clinical nursing and support staff within the ward. This is a full time, fixed term role until April 2028. Ward 8 East is a high paced 32 bed acute surgical ward which provides care to patients primarily from the UGI, Colorectal, Gastroenterology, GATES and HPB/Transplant units.
Job Responsibility:
Provides expert clinical knowledge and direction to ensure that clinical standards, policies, and procedures promote a patient focused model of care
Ensure clear accountability for quality and safety within the department
Ensure incident management systems are applied and a response to local issues and performance improvement occurs
ensure the risk management system is functional
Be aware of and comply with the core education, training, and development priorities
Promotes and ensures a safe and healthy workplace for staff and patients
Identifies areas that require improvement through observation, audits, incidents, and staff feedback and implements improvement initiatives accordingly
Identifies opportunities for process redesign and to support staff in the implementation of redesign projects and activities
Ensures that incident management systems are appropriately applied and a systematic response to local issues and performance improvement occurs
Requirements:
Registered Nurse, current AHPRA registration
Bachelor of Nursing
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning related to role
Relevant clinical experience in area of specialty
Previous management experience
Patient-centered approach to evidence-based care delivery
Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards
Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements
What we offer:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options