Nurse unit Manager Surgical Ward -Calvary Bruce Private Hospital-Canberra ACT- Permanent full time position

• Extensive and diverse learning & development opportunities on offer via internal and external services
• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Dynamic, supportive and inclusive team environment
• Permanent Part time and casual positions available
• Employee Wellness program which also supports immediate family members
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the daily operational management, staffing and recruitment, profitability, staff education and control of all activities carried out by surgical staff ensuring adherence to the policies, business plans, objectives and budgets approved by the Executive Team. As the leader of the nursing unit/team, the Nurse Unit Manager will demonstrate their capability through their attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes which include broad nursing experience and knowledge.

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital undertakes planned (elective) and non elective surgical procedures. Calvary Bruce Private’s Surgical Ward has 35 Bed ward with overnight surgical admission including General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gynaecology, Dental, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery

What you bring

Mandatory:

• Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Valid working rights within Australia.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and senior management within a health care environment.
• Sound knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff to achieve service and professional goals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary management practice and the ability to lead and manage staff in an environment of change.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and senior management within a health care environment.
• Experience in rostering; managing skill mix and care delivery models according to patient/service need.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here:

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Please note: attached to the job advertisement on the Calvary Careers portal are important documents relating to the role. Please ensure you view these documents before beginning your application. It is suggested that you download a copy of these for your reference.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella