Nurse Unit Manager

NURSE UNIT MANAGER – Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PACU)  

(FULL TIME)

Norwest Private Hospital

We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients.  Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patient care and support for our doctors.

Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry. No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care. 

Norwest Private Hospital is in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia.  The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with a performing Emergency Department located in Sydney’s Bella Vista.

The Role

The opportunity exists for a highly motivated and energetic nurse leader with exceptional operational and clinical skills to join the management team of this well established and highly regarded hospital. Working within the perioperative services team, the PACU Nurse Unit Manager reports to the Peri-Operative Services Manager and will be responsible for the daily activity, planning of patient flow and allocation of nursing resources to ensure best practice outcomes for patients.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Develop and build a dedicated, highly qualified and professional team
• Have extensive PACU clinical skills and knowledge
• Utilise excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills and be able to motivate and influence a positive workplace culture that promotes professionalism
• Have a working knowledge of flexible rosters, budgets and key performance indicators
• Promote an excellent work ethic
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example
• Understand surgical patient flow strategies
• Build strong relationships with Doctors and other stakeholders
• Drive a positive culture and lead a team that promotes professionalism
• Develop, implement, evaluate and improve quality processes
• Promote safe working environment

The Department

Our state of the art Operating Suite complex comprises of 19 operating theatres, 32 Stage 1 Recovery bays and 32 Stage 2 Recovery chairs.

The operating theatres covering a range of specialties including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac, robotics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ENT, dental, colorectal and general surgery, bariatric surgery interventional cardiology, vascular, plastics and endoscopy patients. The Unit admits both day and surgical patients requiring overnight or longer episodes of care.

Essential criteria

• Current Registered Nurse AHPRA registration
• 5 years’ extensive and current clinical practice in an PACU role
• Relevant Post Graduate tertiary qualifications, or willingness to work towards
• Demonstrate ability to organise their work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner displaying flexibility in a changing environment
• Knowledge of Quality processes, clinical indicators and audits
• Previous management/coordinator experience in an acute hospital setting

What you’ll get in return

• Professional development opportunities
• Reduced car parking rates
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Close to shopping centre and public transport

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a
difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.  We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 10 October 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check and working with children check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker including being fully COVID-19 vaccinated.