Nurse Unit Manager (CHSP)
Apply locationsNSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
End Date: January 11, 2025 (26 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR140149
Job Description:Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager - Commonwealth Home Support Programme
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Salary: $133,112.75
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Community Aged Care Services
About us: St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent's include: Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffOpportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programsSupported post graduate opportunities within applicable fieldsCareer development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia NetworkEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/Life balanceAbout the role: The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides clinical nursing care, allied health and specialist support services to clients who live and/or work in the Local Government Areas of Waverley, Woollahra, and the City of Sydney.
The Nurse Unit Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and supporting staff to deliver person-centered care for patients who are accessing Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services.
The Nursing Unit Manager for the CHSP will be accountable for the management of referrals and waitlists of the CHSP service.
The CHSP NUM will ensure that the CHSP service meets the required KPIs by the local organization, the Commonwealth and the Ministry of Health, whilst supporting staff in the delivery of care to patients accessing Aged Care Services.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's: St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you: You will be expected to be accountable for the operational management of the St Vincent's CHSP service. You will ensure that the CHSP service meets the KPIs required by the local Organisation and the Ministry of Health, these include operational and financial performance targets.
You will be responsible for ensuring the service is operated in accordance with the CHSP Guidelines, and that quality of client care is delivered.
In this role, you will contribute to continuous improvement of the service and ensure that the service aligns to the National Aged Care Standards as well as the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. This role will also play an important role in aligning the service with the changes to support at home from July 2025.
Application Instructions: To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.Recognised post graduate tertiary qualification in management (or willingness to undertake same) and previous experience in management/leadership roles.Demonstrated operational, financial, and human resource experience at a middle managerial level.Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of clinical governance, risk and patient safety when delivering care in the community.Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical policy and procedure development and implementation, as well as experience with the Aged Care Quality Standards.Demonstrated knowledge and skills in managing multidisciplinary teams.Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Current valid and unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence.Applications close on 10th January 2025 Contact Details:NUM, Lina Belalcazar Osorio, ******
Alternate Contact:A/NUM, Alexis Cox, ******
Closing Date:10 January 2025 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's 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. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincent's Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, and St Vincent's Correctional Health Service, Parklea.
Part of the NSW-based arm of St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHNS provides significant training and research activities housing several specialty units that are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health and drug and alcohol services.
We strive to not only meet the health needs of vulnerable populations, but to enable them to flourish as an acknowledgement of human dignity and as a commitment to justice.
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