Nursing Unit Manager - Mental Health (Older Persons) - NBH

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A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our mental health service for the care of older persons at NBH

Summary about this job

Nursing - Management

Company: Healthscope

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-2-9477-4653

Fax: +61-3-2793-3852

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Detail information about job Nursing Unit Manager - Mental Health (Older Persons) - NBH. Terms and conditions vacancy

Scope to shape services and influence patient care
Team oriented environment
Be part of patient-centred care with active involvement from family & carers

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our mental health service for the care of older persons at Northern Beaches Hospital.

As the Nursing Unit Manager, Older Persons Unit you will make an impact by effectively managing the day to day operations of the older persons ward and coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based. The role encompasses planning, implementing and evaluating practices, processes and services within the ward.

Treatment & care follows the principles of patient-centred care and implementing a contemporary Recovery model of care across the Mental Health Service with active involvement from family & carers, an unrestrictive, safe environment, multidisciplinary approach to interventions, with holistic & self-care where possible and ongoing support through community services.

You will:

provide operational direction for the ward to ensure efficient and effective management
coordinate the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based
implement Recovery model of care
ensure the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care in a team focused environment
provide guidance, mentoring and support to your team
be accountable for the effective management of human, financial and material
maintain customer service at optimal levels
undertake direct patient care, as required

Opening October 2018, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) will be a fully licensed private hospital, providing care to public and private patients from an outstanding new facility with a large range of quality services provided by exceptional nurses, doctors, allied health and non-clinical staff.

An experienced Manager with a passion for developing talent within the team, you will also possess the following skills and attributes:

Current Registration with AHPRA
Post graduate Mental Health qualification
Formal management qualifications or working towards
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
Experience in the mental health setting for the care of older persons and implementing a Recovery model of care
Proven experience building and leading high performing teams with a service excellence approach
Demonstrated ability to manage change
Demonstrated ability to foster positive working relations with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
Proven high level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Demonstrated initiative and creative thinking
A commitment to a high standard of clinical and patient focused care
Ability to adopt a strategic overview whilst managing complex, challenging and demanding daily operational issues
High degree of computer literacy

Applications close: Friday 3 August 2018

For further enquiries: [email protected] or for more information please visit our website @ northernbeacheshospital.com.au

To Apply: All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button to lodge an application (applications should include cover letter, CV and 2 current work-related referees).

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.

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