Calvary Central Districts Hospital

Clinical Manager - Recovery and DSU/DOSA

• Exciting opportunity to lead a Recovery and DSU/DOSA team
• Join one of Australia's leading health, community and aged care providers
• Responsible for the day to day management of the Recovery and DSU/DOSA team
• Permanent position - 0.8 - 1 FTE negotiable.
• RN 3 position
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

The Clinical Manager Recovery/DSU will be responsible for the daily management and operational efficiencies of all activities carried out by the Recovery and DSU/DOSA areas. Providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment, and project forward to build a cohesive efficient environment. Maintaining collaborative leadership with all stakeholders and key reporting lines. At times the role may backfill the position of Deputy Director Clinical Services, Procedural Areas in times of leave. 

About you

• Registered Nurse with current APHRA certification with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Recovery/DSU.
• Commitment to developing and improving services through technological, resource and personnel management.
• Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills relating to internal and external customers.
• The ability to form positive collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current nursing issues and practices pertaining to position.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk, safety and quality management.
• Knowledge of the Nationals Standards 
• Current Advanced Life Support Paediatric PLS.

Desirable:

• Committed to promoting the Mission and Values of the Little Company of Mary with patient-centred quality care as the primary focus of service.
• Strong Leadership experience with a key operational focus.
• Exceptional organisational skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• An understanding of the financial reporting requirements and management of unit efficiencies.
• Well-developed understanding of patient flow and acute hospital operational practices

What you bring 

• Current, unlimited working rights in Australia
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Sarah English, Acting Director of Clinical Services, sarah.english@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

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

Application Close Date: 17th February 2025