Join Calvary Mater Newcastle

Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) you will be responsible for coordinating clinical services and communication processes to ensure that every patient on the unit receives the best possible care every single time. The role and responsibilities include the day-to-day clinical operational management and governance within the Emergency Department, ensuring quality patient care delivery.

Why you will love working with us
We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our people benefit from:

Work-life balance and flexibility
Gender neutral parental leave
Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
Discounted Medibank / BUPA health insurance and HP technology products
Healthy Body and Mind Portal, Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees

Employment details

Position available: Permanent |Full-time

Salary Classification: Nursing Unit Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $68.94 per hour + super + annual leave loading

INCENTIVE: UP TO $2,000 RELOCATION INCENTIVE BY NEGOTIATION

Selection criteria (Essential)

Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, or willingness to undertake same.
Demonstrated ability to apply and share professional expertise in Critical Care / Emergency Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Demonstrated ability to build a cohesive service focused team through coaching, mentoring and guiding team members.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts and overcome resistance when initiating and implementing change strategies within a team.
Demonstrated focus on Service Excellence, evidenced by the ability to plan for and act on issues quickly, decisively, and effectively.

Pre-employment conditions:

Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
Successfully complete pre-employment checks. Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

Contact Tanya Bradbury, Operations Manager - Critical Care on Tanya.Bradbury@health.nsw.gov.au and quote position 541959

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