Nurse Unit Manager

Posted:
9/26/2024, 11:09:40 AM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

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    Position Title: Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 (Correctional Health)

    Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time

    Hours per week: 38 hours per week plus on call

    Position Grade: Nursing Unit Manager Grade 1

    Salary: $110,303.41 per annum plus applicable allowances

    Enterprise Agreement: Named NSW (non-declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement, 2017

    Department Name: Correctional Health

    Location: Parklea Corrections Complex

    Position Summary:

    A vacancy exists in the above department within the Parklea Corrections Complex for a highly motivated Nursing Unit Manager with appropriate knowledge and skills. The position will provide leadership and manage the delivery of health care services for all custodial patients admitted to the Correctional Complex.

    This position will be responsible for the coordination of custodial patient services- through liaison with all health care disciplines for the provision of services to meet Custodial patient needs and the timely flow of patients / clients through the system, as well as implementation of hospital/health network policy and procedure; the dissemination of information and ensure a safe environment for staff and patients and co-ordination and supervision of the human resources under their management and safe and efficient clinical practice.

    This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.

    The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

    About Parklea Corrections Centre:

    St Vincent’s is contracted by leading service providers MTC Australia to deliver healthcare services at Parklea Correctional Centre – a major Sydney prison with up to 1,816 custodial patients. We’ve established St Vincent’s Correctional Health because of the unique difference correctional health professionals can make.

    St Vincent’s has an excellent track record in running health services and we are currently offering exciting opportunities to work within our Correctional Health team.

    Employment with St Vincent's Correctional Health is subject to state clearance approval and you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

    With a major focus on professional development, we offer an array of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to develop a diverse array of skills to make a real difference to peoples’ lives.

    What we offer:

    • Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
    • Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs.
    • Supported education opportunities within applicable fields.
    • Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
    • Employee Assistance Program.
    • Work/Life balance.

    Application Instructions:

    St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.

    When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload.

    For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.

    Selection Criteria:

    • Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
    • Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
    • Recognised post graduate tertiary qualification in a clinical speciality or management (or willingness to undertake same within 12 months) or equivalent relevant experience.
    • Demonstrated operational, financial, human resource, workplace health and safety and effective communication / interpersonal skills experience at departmental level.
    • Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and current nursing issues.
    • Ability to deliver, evidenced based, patient centred care within a complex environment.
    • Demonstrated experience in quality improvement principles, clinical policy and procedure development and implementation.
    • Computer literacy in MS Word/Excel, Email and an electronic medical record / referral system
    • Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice.

    Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.

    Applications close on: 27th October 2024.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

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Contact Details:

Kirsty Johnston [email protected] 02 96769135

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

27 October 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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