East Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Full time
Care is our passion.
People are our business.
Excellence is our standard.
Growth is our ambition. Who we are: As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences.
We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.
Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions.
The hospital encompasses 181 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards.
Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.
Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group.
We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.
Your new role as ICU Nurse Unit Manager We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and innovative registered nurse to join the hospital's clinical leadership team as the Nurse Unit Manager of Intensive Care on a permanent full-time basis.
Nurse Unit Manager responsibilities include monthly, weekly and daily intensive care workforce planning, daily operational management in particular matching and allocating nursing staff and fiscal resources to meet the needs of our patients whilst focusing on maximising operational efficiencies and meeting stakeholder expectations.
The position will be called upon to contribute to the strategic planning of the unit.
The ideal candidate will possess an expert level of knowledge and experience to be a source of expert clinical knowledge to lead the Intensive Care Unit.
Essential is the ability to display highly developed leadership skills and the fortitude needed to manage and lead a team in a busy and expanding service by promoting and role modeling patient centered care and intensive care best practice.
They will have experience and innovative ideas in how to support the intensive care team through clinical leadership, role modelling and mentorship strategies whilst promoting personal and professional accountability of all team members.
About you (essential criteria): Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.Current unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), GeneralMinimum 5 years critical care clinical experienceRelevant postgraduate qualifications in critical care nursingDemonstrated commitment to professional developmentSound understanding of clinical governance as relevant to intensive care services and hospital managementStrong leadership and mentoring skillsDemonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies and accreditation programs relating to ACHS clinical standardsStrong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated computer skills in relevant hospital management programs as well as Excel, Word, PowerPoint & OutlookImmunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.Previous nursing / healthcare leadership experiencePrevious experience relieving Nursing Unit Manager rolesApplications must address and meet essential criteria.
Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.
Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer.
At Maitland Private Hospital, we're all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care.
As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect: Attractive Remuneration Package – Highest paid nurses in the Maitland / Newcastle regionCollaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary teamWork-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditionsOngoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted. Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?How many years' experience do you have as a Critical Care Nurse? #J-18808-Ljbffr