Nurse Unit Manager – Maternity
St John of God Bendigo Hospital | Leadership opportunity | Various employee benefits and salary packaging options
Summary about this job
Nursing - Management
Company: St John of God Health Care Inc
Location: Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-8796-9157
Fax: +61-7-6243-8620
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Detail information about job Nurse Unit Manager – Maternity. Terms and conditions vacancy
Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.
Our organisation is part of the Mission of the Catholic Church and every aspect of our care is based on the Christian values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence. It is these values that guide our holistic approach to caregiving, with respect for the dignity and worth of each person.
This rare leadership opportunity is available for a committed and organised senior Registered Nurse/Midwife to lead our Maternity Unit at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.
Pivotal to the role is the ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the relevant experience coupled with a passion to share your knowledge and skills through guidance and support as you lead your team.
This is a permanent full time position working 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday commencing in December 2018.
As the Nurse Unit Manager - Maternity, you will experience the challenges and triumphs of:
- Providing ongoing support and commitment to your team to achieve excellence within the service
- Providing excellent clinical knowledge and practice to patients, families and the team, while maintaining strong relationships
- Facilitating caregiver development including coaching, mentoring and achieving clinical competencies
- Coordinating and managing caregivers (rosters, skill mix, FTE requirements)
- Seek opportunities for innovative approaches
The Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Extensive clinical nursing / midwifery experience relevant to the position.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and skills, with recent broad-based midwifery expertise
- Demonstrated management experience
- Ability to lead a team with negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Previous experience in analysing issues and problem solving
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to identify and manage poor performance and reward good performance.
As a not-for-profit organisation you will be rewarded with a remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience, also offering attractive salary packaging opportunities, along with a working environment that is consistent with our values.
* All applicants must address the Selection Criteria as listed on the last page of the Position Description
Applications Close: 12/08/2018
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