Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Anaesthetics/PACU | Melbourne

A new opportunity has arisen for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager of Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit in the Operating Room department at a private hospital located in the suburbs of Melbourne. This role will be permanent Full-Time with 76 hours per fortnight and will be pivotal in providing direct clinical and administrative leadership to the staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing staff within the Anaesthetics and PACU departments;
• Ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained at all times in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Assisting with floor coordination and managing staff rostering patient flow, and resource allocation;
• Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in operational management, including quality improvement initiatives and policy implementation;
• Contributing to budget forecasting and financial management within the department;
• Mentoring and guiding junior nursing staff to foster a collaborative and educational environment.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Current Registration with AHPRA;
• At least 5 years of experience within the Anaesthetics and PACU departments;
• Sound knowledge of ANZCA, ACORN & NSQHS standards;
• Current or previous ANUM/Clinical Nurse Specialist experience;
• Post-Graduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing (APACU), or working towards;
• Exceptional communication skills to be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and allied support staff to ensure best practice and quality patient outcomes;
• Provide leadership and direction to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget, and business direction of the unit and hospital;
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, ever-changing, and fast-paced environment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take-home pay!);
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through the Fitness Passport;
• A great work-life balance with options to purchase additional leave - Monday-Saturday. No Public Holidays or Overnight Shifts;
• Free off-site parking, cafe on site.

HOSPITAL INFO

The hospital, situated in the suburbs of Melbourne, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services within its 56-bed facility. The hospital specialises in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with a particular focus on Hand Surgery.

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