#527377 Nurse Manager Perioperative Services

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Periopertive Nurse with strong communication, problem solving and leadership skills to join our team in Newcastle, NSW.

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Nurse Manager, Grade 2, Year 1 - 2 
• Remuneration: $64.57105 - $65.85790 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

The Nuse Manager Perioperative Services will lead and manage the clinical team in conjunction with the Director of Anaesthetics and the Nursing Unit Manager of the Operating Theatre in providing excellent patient care within Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) Perioperative Service in order to maximise the health outcomes for the community.

This position coordinates, leads and directs Perioperative Services and the delivery of nursing care within the operating suite, anaesthetic, recovery and day surgery unit. You will maintain staffing profiles appropriate to service needs and manage staffing resources to achieve optimal provision of service outcomes. You will manage the resources of the operating suite to achieve both budget and service delivery targets whilst maximizing service delivery outcomes for patients. In this collaborative role you will coordinate waitlist management within the team of Waitlist Coordinator and Operations Manager Surgical services to achieve KPI’s.

Learn more about our surgical services here!

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) with post graduate qualifications in Peri-operative Nursing.
• Possession of tertiary management qualifications (or equivalent) or currently enrolled in a management program.
• Extensive experience in managing an operating theatre environment and demonstrated ability to effectively exercise leadership in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, computer literacy, experience in quality improvement and in budget preparation and financial management
• Experience and involvement with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards.

For further information please contact Chris Aartsen, Operations Manager Surgical Services at Chris.Aartsen@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%
• 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 five (5) 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 and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.