Associate Nurse Unit Manager

EOI - Associate Nurse Unit Manager

This is an opportunity for experienced Mental Health Nurses with proven ability to provide high quality nursing leadership and clinical expertise, to apply for the position of Associate Nurse Unit Manager.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.

This position is directly responsible for providing leadership, strategic and operational direction.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills of the highest standard, participate in the recruitment, budget and operational requirements of the unit and as part of the leadership group, participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives that ensure Healthscope policies, procedures and key performance indicators are maintained.

 Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Ensuring provision of nursing care is evidence based and consistent with optimal client outcomes

·         Ensuring appropriate allocations of human resources occurs across all arms of the unit/program

·         Ensuring measures to maintain staff, visitors and patient safety are implemented and maintained

·         Participation in the development and implementation of policies, quality improvement active in relevant executive forums that are in keeping with Healthscope strategic direction and standards

Selection Criteria:

• Registered Division 1 Nurse with at least 3 years’ experience in Mental Health Nursing care
• Current AHPRA registration

Enquiries can be directed to:

Phoebe Sra

Director of Nursing

Phoebe.sra@healthscope.com.au           

Telephone: 9487 4741

Mobile: 0418 588 026