Posted:
9/1/2024, 9:47:34 AM
Location(s):
Queensland, Australia ⋅ Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?
Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us. Better and fairer care. Always
About the Opportunity:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 189-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
This rewarding opportunity will see you join the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) as the Nurse Unit Manager – Day Surgery and Endoscopy. In this role you will provide high quality patient care through efficient and effective management of the human and material resources of the Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit. You will provide effective leadership and coordination, facilitating a customer focused culture, upholding the mission of St Vincent’s Health Australia and providing expert managerial guidance to the multidisciplinary team and facilitate the practice of nursing staff within the service.
Things that work for you:
Ability to work on a permanent full time basis
Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Free uniforms and training
Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to Fitness Passport (FP)
Things that work for us:
Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse
Previous experience in a Nurse Unit Manager role or similar
Ensure all practices are consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Service and relevant professional practice and ethical standards and guidelines
Ensure clinical practice is consistent with the standards of ACHS, professional and ethical standards and guidelines.
Manage and coordinate the operational and strategic services of the unit, including managing skill mix, WHPPD, education and development of staff, recruitment and performance management
Provide clinical leadership to ensure patients and family care is managed and coordinated effectively across the continuum of care
Reconciliation Action Plan
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
Respectfully no agencies please.
Interested? Apply today If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Rebecca Butler, Assistant Director of Perioperative Services on or email [email protected]
Applications Close: 22 September 2024
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care