Nurse Unit Manager - Elective Surgery Coordinator

at  Queensland Health

About the role
The purpose of this role is to demonstrate accountability at an advanced practice level for leadership, effective coordination, efficient management, and for the monitoring and development of nursing standards of practice within the SPAC at TPCH.
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Elective Surgery Coordinator (ESC) plays a pivotal role in the monitoring and reporting of elective surgery activity and management of the waiting list. In collaboration with the Director of Surgery and Specialty Medical Directors, the NUM provides high level advice to the organisation and supports best practice management of elective surgery at TPCH.
About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North values and the corresponding Lominger™ competencies:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) - Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 7 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health’s commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Lead and coordinate a nursing team and/or healthcare team and oversee and provide clinical support or relevant expertise.
• Work collaboratively with peers and others to create a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes for recipients of healthcare services.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of contemporary nursing practice and theory and accountability for outcomes and achievement of service performance targets for the SPAC.
• Monitor standards of nursing practice and nurse sensitive indicators, and lead quality improvement activities, research, and education in alignment with the SPAC and nursing professional stream strategic direction to ensure high standard of consumer/patient centred care.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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