Nursing Unit Manager

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Wagga Wagga
Categories: Nursing

  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of our Maternity Services 
About the role
 
We are currently seeking a Nurse/Midwifery Unit Manager to join our team in Wagga Wagga.  The Nurse/Midwife Manager position is currently a job share role with the vacant FTE 4 days a week. St Gerard's is a diverse department that incorporates Maternity Services, paediatric elective surgery and general surgery, with a focus on women's health.   
As a Nurse/Midwifery Unit Manager you will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership  of the department ensuing quality of care and patient safety is paramount, whilst managing operational efficiency.
 
Your main duties will include:
  • Clinical Leadership: Commitment to high quality patient centred care, quality and clinical risk management, clinical indicator results, participation in ACHS accreditation processes, works in a clinical capacity within the department as required
  • Administrative Management: Financial, equipment and human resource management within the department and maintenance of the workforce profile 
  • Team Development/Strategic Planning: Promotion of a positive work culture, incorporating the varied specialist areas within the department, and contribute to the development of services to ensure quality of care can be maintained
About you
  • Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife 
  • Tertiary Qualification in Midwifery
  • Post-registration experience across all midwifery domains
  • Previous leadership and managerial experience 
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team with strong leadership and communication skills 
  • Demonstrated skills in supporting and leading change management
  • Australian Citizenship or permanent residency
For further information please contact Kate Nicholas, Director of Clinical Services on kate.nicholas@calvarycare.org.au
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
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, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.

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