Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care Nursery - - Gosford - CCLHD

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Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care Nursery - - Gosford - CCLHD Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $115,528.57 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ 54140 With a rapidly growing population we offer a comprehensive range of services from acute care at Gosford and Wyong hospitals to sub-acute and community based services. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills and compassionate in caring for our community. As part of our team we will support you and help you develop your career with us. We invite you to come and be a part of our community. The Central Coast is renowned for its natural beauty. From the bush to the beach there is plenty to do – swimming, surfing, diving, golf, restaurants, cafes, bush walks, sporting clubs and activities for the kids and great shopping – and all in a friendly and relaxed environment. To hear from our team what it’s like to work with us, you can read their stories on our Instagram account. http://instagram.com/careersatcclhd Also please connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunities. What you'll be doing The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and nursing staff management within [ward/unit] consistent with the strategic directions of Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). The NUM takes overall responsibility for the health care environment and standard of patient care. As the registered nurse in charge of the ward/unit, the NUM performs as a clinical leader and manager with accountability for culture, quality and safety, patient flow, financial management, change management and the experience of patients in that ward/unit. The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, ward management and leadership of the professions of nursing and midwifery to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and efficient use of resources. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) [and current NSW Driver's Licence] Relevant tertiary qualification, extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current nursing and midwifery issues in Neonatal Nursery. Proven leadership and management skills and demonstrated ability to lead manage and support a clinical team Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement Demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence based practice and practice development Demonstrated understanding of budget development and monitoring financial performance Demonstrated experience in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft applications and roster management systems Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Kelley Lennon on 4320 2854 - email: [email protected] Applications Close: 26 July 2018