Job Description:

Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

St Vincent’s Private Hospitals Limited is part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, Australia largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider.

At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne, our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have exciting full time and part time opportunities available for Associate Nurse Unit Managers to cover a range of shifts for 2nd Floor Unit at our East Melbourne campus. The unit accommodates Orthopaedic, urology, and HDU.

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate previous leadership in this area, as well as the maintenance of clinical experience and quality care to meet best patient outcomes whilst ensuring that the philosophy and values of St Vincent’s Private Hospital are inherent in the delivery of health care services.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

• Works closely with NUM to provide direction, support and advice to nursing & support personnel on a shift-by-shift basis
• Constructively supports the leadership of the NUM and assumes the responsibilities of the NUM in the absence of the NUM
• Demonstrates ability and commitment to support organisational development as directed by the NUM
• Facilitates effective working relationships with staff, customers, patients and VMPs
• Liaise with the Clinical Co-ordinator and NUM to manage patient workload and staffing requirements on a shift-by-shift basis
• Participates & actively supports the achievement of the Unit and Organisational KPIs, Mission, Vision & Values.

The successful candidate will have;

• Current Registered Nurse Registration with AHPRA
• Substantial post-registration experience
• Has completed, or is working towards, the achievement of Post graduate qualifications (Degree/Diploma) in the relevant clinical specialty
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.  We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital, which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
•  Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
•  Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
•  Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
•  A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
•  Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
   

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM 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. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Melkam Shume– Nurse Unit Manager for a confidential discussion on 03 9928 6929

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Melkam Shume [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

28 November 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

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

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