#527068 Clinical Nursing Unit Manager

Emergency Medicine

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part-Time

• Permanent Part-Time
• Salary Classification:
• Remuneration: $62.23 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

The Clinical Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for providing frontline management of the Emergency Medicine Nursing Unit on a shift to shift basis ensuring quality emergency nursing care delivery within the contemporary Models of Care. The CNUM will direct, co-ordinate and supervise the provision for Emergency Nursing on each shift to maximise the health outcomes for patients. Assist and support the Nursing Management with the day to day clinical management of the Department. The Clinical NUM ED is responsible for coordinating service delivery and patient flow through the Emergency Department on a day to day basis.

DUTIES:

• Accountable for the efficient and effective management of the clinical team in Emergency Medicine.
• Create an empowering work environment that enables the transfer of knowledge into practice.
• Functions as a clinical leader assisting staff in coordinating patient care and flow through the ED and ESSU.
• Leadership and clinical supervision during rostered shifts
• Act as a senior clinician and role model for nursing staff to foster the delivery of best practice nursing care within the professional boundaries and in accordance with ANCSI competencies, legal and ethical parameters and NSW Health and HNE and LCM Health policies and procedures
• Assist with the management of workforce functions for the unit including recruitment, induction, professional development, performance reviews and performance management
• Attend unit rounds with members of the multi-disciplinary team where appropriate and lead discussions regarding clinical concerns
• Monitor and coordinate flow in and out of the unit, discharge planning process in Emergency and ESSU and liaise with NMCR regarding admissions and emergency requirements
• Foster close relationships with other units and services within the CMN and HNELHD to enhance the patient experience of a continuous seamless health support journey

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ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Extensive and current expertise in Emergency Nursing – including Post Graduate Emergency Nursing or relevant tertiary qualifications
• Proven clinical management capability in an Emergency Department including experience in supporting clinical staff skill mix, patient acuity management and patient flow
• Demonstrated ability to apply and share professional expertise, coach, mentor and guide others to enable them to reach their full potential
• Focus on service excellence through the ability to manage situations impacting on achievement of service delivery outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to perform in stressful situations and an environment with high demands and activity

For further information please contact Andrew Adams, Nurse Unit Manager on email: andrew.adams@calvarymater.org.au  

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.