Six-month fixed term fulltime contract available for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Theatres!

About the Role

This role will involve working closely with the perioperative NUMs with the everyday running of the operative suite. This role will be ideally suited to someone looking to step into theatre management. The role will involve morning and evening theatre coordinating and will be required to step up to relive the NUM on occasions.

Key Responsibilities 

• You will facilitate the smooth operation of Theatre with a can-do attitude and strong customer service focus.
• Apply advanced nursing practices in planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Provide a support role to all members of the nursing team, acting as a role model and resource person within the clinical area.
• You will provide leadership and direction to the department to compliment the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the unit and hospital.
• Your positive attitude, ability to prioritise, delegate and adapt, along with your excellent time management skills are all of critical importance for this role.
• Drive positive improvement in a key portfolio of your interest, reporting to measurable KPI targets.
• This position holds a key leadership function and will see you report to and work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to achieve organisational goals.
• Relieve the NUM role during periods of leave.

About You

You will bring extensive clinical skills and experience within Theatre. While leadership or management experience within a clinical setting will be highly desirable, the role will also suit an experienced Nurse looking to step up into a leadership management position.

Your Skills and Experience

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years theatre experience.
• Holding or working towards a tertiary management qualification along with post-graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing will be highly desirable.
• High standard of organisational skills to effectively coordinate the time, human and financial resources of Theatre.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a continuous improvement program.

About Us

Pindara Private Hospital is an acute medical/surgical and maternity hospital serving the northern end of the Gold Coast. We have been a leading healthcare provider for this community for more than 50 years.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

For enquiries, please contact Esther Moir via email MoirE@ramsayhealth.com.au