Nurse Unit Manager – Instrument/Circulating | Sydney

A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced manager dedicated to nurturing talent within the team to assume leadership at a private hospital in Sydney.

As the Nurse Unit Manager for Instrument/Circulating, you will play a vital role by providing day-to-day operational leadership for perioperative services, ensuring the area is managed efficiently and effectively. This position offers the chance to build and develop your own team while driving growth within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality care that aligns with current best practices;
• Assisting the Interventional Suite Manager in leading and guiding perioperative services;
• Managing human, financial, and material resources efficiently;
• Undertaking a hands-on role as needed;
• Understanding legislative requirements, ACORN guidelines, and sterilisation standards;
• Being knowledgeable about accreditation processes and Quality/Risk management;
• Collaborating closely with surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure high standards of care, enhancing service; efficiency, and fostering strong professional relationships.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

An experienced manager with a passion for developing talent within the team, you will also possess the following skills and attributes:

• Current registration as a Nurse with AHPRA;
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent;
• Postgraduate certificate in perioperative nursing;
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management (or willing to work towards);
• At least 5 years of experience in Perioperative Services, particularly in operating theatres;
• Extensive clinical skills and experience working in a perioperative suite with 10 or more theatres conducting complex surgical procedures;
• Experience managing a perioperative specialty or department;
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams with a service excellence approach;
• Passion for building strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service;
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and achieving targets and KPIs;
• Demonstrated skills in workforce planning, rostering, and working within budgeted hours;
• High level of planning and organisational skills;
• Effective change management and project management skills;
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to adapt personal style to various audiences and interpersonal styles;
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
• A high degree of computer literacy;
• Prior experience in the private healthcare system is highly regarded.

BENEFITS 

• Discounted onsite parking with access to public transport steps away;
• Discounted gym memberships;
• Employee Assistance Programs;
• Salary Packaging;
• Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members.

REMUNERATION

$65.42 per hour.

The facility offers top-tier Level 5 delineation services for patients and boasts an extensive range of amenities, including 486 beds, a 50-bed Emergency Department, a 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 cutting-edge theaters, including cardiac catheter labs, a world-class education center, a doctor's lounge, and excellent staff facilities such as a café and ample parking.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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