Critical Care Nurse Unit Manager

Job no: 535405
Work type: Permanent
Location: Bruce
Categories: Various categories

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Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Critical Care Nurse Unit Manager

  • Join one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers
  • Diverse, supportive and inclusive working environment that encourages and promotes innovation
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Be a part of a mission based organisation with excellent employee benefits

 

About Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital is one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers featuring eight state-of-the-art digitally integrated theatres, including a hybrid cath lab as well as the only dedicated private mental health facility in the ACT.

Our values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and various life experiences and faiths. Here at Calvary Bruce Private we work together to provide opportunities that empower and enrich our staff. 

 

About the role

Forming a valuable part of our senior management team, the Nurse Unit Manager will provide optimal leadership and management, assuming responsibility and accountability for the standard of clinical care delivered and the operational performance of critical care services at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital (CBPH). They will be influential in creating a professional environment and fostering a respectful culture where interdisciplinary team members are able to collaborate effectively to positively impact patient outcomes and professional growth.

Through pivotal strategic management of human, financial and material resources, the Nurse Unit Manager will work closely with the executive team to help shape organisational strategies, improve service provisions and achieve departmental and hospital objectives.

The Critical Care Unit has eight beds, including a High Dependency Unit (HDU) and a Coronary Care Unit (CCU), along with a maximum of two newly licensed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds.

 

What you bring 

Mandatory:

  • Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
  • Valid working rights within Australia.
  • 5 years relevant clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care Unit
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Demonstrated skills in leadership and senior management within a health care environment.
  • Sound knowledge of current clinical practice and demonstrated high-level communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively at all levels of work, and interact as part of a diverse professional team.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills including effective negotiation and conflict resolution.

 

Highly Desirable:

  • Recognised tertiary management qualifications or working towards same, and evidence of recent professional development to further enhance leadership and management competencies.
  • Post-graduate Certificate in Critical Care and or Intensive Care.
  • Ventilation competency

 

For further information please contact Jodie Murray, Director of Clinical Services on 62453102 Jodie.Murray@calvarycare.org.au

 

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

 

About Calvary

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.


As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Consistent with our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect, Calvary is committed to providing a safe environment to all workers, residents, clients and visitors. Evidence of vaccination will be required to be provided during the recruitment process.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

Position Description

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Application close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

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