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Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Opportunity to lead meaningful change

As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be responsible for the provision of leadership and direction to ensure the development and maintenance of a high performing, evidence based safe and effective Medical and Radiation Oncology Service. The Nurse Unit Manager will operationalise strategic plans and department direction within Medical Oncology Ward, this includes providing operational input into the development of these plans.

Additionally, the Nurse Unit Manager is accountable for the efficient and effective management of the Medical Oncology Ward, patient flow though the unit, and the integration of nursing practices within Calvary Mater Newcastle.

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 with 8-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts with an ADO
On-site parking
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 health insurance and technology products
Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
Gender neutral parental leave

Employment details

Positions available: Permanent Full-time

Salary Classification: Nursing Unit Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $69.15 per hour + super + annual leave loading

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

Selection criteria:

Essential:

Nursing Unit Management or In-Charge experience in an acute/subacute facility and or ambulatory setting and ability to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
Relevant postgraduate management qualifications or experience or working towards.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage a team in a multidisciplinary environment with a focus on optimising patient flow.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial and human resources.
Commitment to improving health care through quality improvement and implementation of evidenced based care.

Desirable:

Demonstrated cancer care experience.

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 Marissa.Ledlin@health.nsw.gov.au and quote position 543227

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