Nurse Unit Manager

Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 6 days ago


Melbourne, United States Western Health Full time

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead Newborn Services in the Joan Kirner Women’s, and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital. As a 30 bed unit Newborn Services consists of 6 NICU (Level 6) and 24 SCN (Level 3 – 5) cots The Women’s and Children’s Service provides quality health care within a diverse community across the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Our Maternity service also has a diverse birthing population with over 6,500 births per year that is still growing.

As a leader of the nursing team, the NUM is at the forefront of the provision of high quality nursing care to patients within the multidisciplinary ward environment through effective leadership, management of staff and resources, and the development of partnerships with all the disciplines working within Newborn Services.

As a NUM at Western Health, you will join a senior leadership group that is committed to enhancing the patient experience, inspiring fellow workers to be their best and creating a positive workplace culture.

Skills & Experience & Essential Criteria

Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia Completion of Post graduate studies in Paediatric Care or equivalent Demonstrated high level management skills Demonstrated operational management skillset, key principle understanding and knowledge of financial, workforce, activity and access and safety and quality domains Demonstrated skills and experience to manage a Paediatric Unit  A commitment to high quality, safe and person centred patient care

Desirable

Post graduate qualification at Masters Level or working towards Experience in a leadership role

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

Professional development support Career advancement opportunities Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies .


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