Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical/Midwifery at St John of God Health Care

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

119811.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Management, Patient Care, Staff Supervision, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Delegation, Planning, Organizational Skills, Motivational Skills, Communication, Auditing, Statistics Collection, Performance Management, Productivity Analysis, Budget Development, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of Good Ballarat We are seeking applications for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our Surgical & Midwifery Ward on a permanent full-time basis. Our Ward comprises of 21 beds across a mix of Maternity and Gynaecological cases. We experience approximately 500 births a year and we are equipped with, 3 birth suites and a Special Care Nursery that cares for premature and unwell infants to 32 weeks' gestation. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager acts as a responsible and effective team member, assists in the overall clinical management of the ward, is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff in accordance with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia Scope of Practice and assists the Nursing Unit Manager for our Surgical/Midwifery Ward. The Position In the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager, the ANUM assumes responsibilities for the utilisation of personnel and management of unit in collaboration with Coordinator. Assists and facilitates the effective communication of the Unit. Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in collection of audits, statistics, staff performance management and productivity analysis data. Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels. Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in identifying resource needs and developing budgets and operational plans. Discusses any concerns regarding patients and staff with Nursing Unit Manager/Coordinator. Provide leadership and direction to team in the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager and act as a role model and resource person. Provides direct total patient care to patients to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions. You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, well developed analytical and problem-solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing. To succeed you will have delegation, planning, organisational and motivational skills, be committed to on-going education and self-directed learning, and effectively communicate and educate patients, family and staff. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $115,908 to $119,811 plus 12% superannuation Permanent full-time position, working 38 hours a week. Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation Discounts on hospital services and health insurance Additional professional development All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements For enquiries contact Erica Ferguson, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5320 2817. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. We offer our nurses and midwives a healthy and engaging environment where you are supported to put patients and clients first and to provide exceptional clinical care. We provide a wide variety of nursing and midwifery job opportunities, in hospitals, in the community and in home care.

Responsibilities

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager assists in the overall clinical management of the ward, provides comprehensive patient care, and supervises junior staff, assuming the Nursing Unit Manager's responsibilities in their absence. This role involves managing unit utilization, facilitating communication, and assisting with administrative tasks like audits and staffing adjustments.