YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years PACU experience.
• Holding or working towards a tertiary management qualification along with post-graduate qualifications in PACU will be highly desirable.
• High standard of organisational skills to effectively coordinate the time, human and financial resources of Theatre Recovery.
• 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 operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people.
Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: “People Caring for People”.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Joining a friendly team as the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will report to the Nurse Unit Manager and assist in the day-to-day movements within the PACU team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will facilitate the smooth operation of Theatre Recovery 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.