Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Maternity Special Care Nursery

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Maternity Special Care Nursery. Terms and conditions vacancy

Geelong
Full Time,Part Time

 

• Clinical leadership role in newly established Maternity Service - Special Care Nursery
• Professional development opportunities
• Join a great team in a growing service
• Located in Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

The Role 

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and patient-care centred Registered Nurse/Midwife to join the Maternity Services team as an innovative leader for the Special Care Nursery. With a strong focus for safety, quality and excellence in patient care, the leadership role will be integral to the growth of our services in collaboration with our medical and midwifery team. Our maternity unit comprises of 4 birthing suites, 31 ward beds and a 4 cot special care nursery for babies greater than 32 weeks. 

Skills & Experience

Essential key areas of focus for this role include:

• Recent leadership and clinical experience in Special Care Nursery/Neonatal Intensive Care 
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Role model empathy to patients, families and medical consultants
• Postnatal and/or lactation support experience
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in newborn nursing care
• Highly accountable and demonstrate a supportive and inclusive style
• Passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Highly motivated to learn and willing to undertake continuing education and grow professionally
• Possessing current midwifery and/or nursing registration with AHPRA
• A relevant post-graduate certificate (highly desirable)

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day.

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field.

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment.

Enquire/Apply for this Position 

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

Applications must be submitted online – to apply for this position click Apply Now

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and a valid employee Working with Children Check to be provided by the applicant.

Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

 

 

 

 

Enquiries: Hayley Carter
Ph: (03) 5271 8320
Applications Close: 09/08/2018

To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button below.