Be pivotal to the coordination of patient care, ward management and leadership of the professions of nursing and midwifery.
$133,112.75 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 | Dharawal Country, Wollongong Hospital | REQ541016 | Applications close: 5th January 2025 Join us in shaping healthier futures.
Together we can do more.
As a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you'll be at the helm of our A4 Surgical Ward, ensuring high level care for our patients while fostering a supportive environment for our staff.
You'll oversee all clinical, administrative, and personnel functions within the unit, playing an essential role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of patient and staff services.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating patient services, managing unit operations, and leading a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
You'll be the registered nurse in charge, bringing your expertise and leadership to guide the ward within our health service.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive excellence in patient care and team management, we'd love to have you join our team!
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500.
The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west.
Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge.
To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include: · Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) · Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay · Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) · Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families · Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers.
Talk to your provider today for more information · Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the 10 questions within the application.
In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements: · Qualifications required eg.
Current AHPRA Registration · Working With Children Check (WWCC) · Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Need more information or help applying?
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Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Tara Tiberio on ****** .