Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre (svha)

Job Description

Job Description:

About the Opportunity:

At St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane, we specialise in healthcare for people with chronic, complex and multiple health needs. Our sub-acute medical facility provides rehabilitation, palliative care, acute medicine, pain management and home palliative care, with one operating theatre specialising in pain medicine. We have over 450 experienced and qualified medical, nursing, allied health and support staff working to deliver excellence in patient care across our facilities at Kangaroo Point.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Theatre team, delivering exceptional patient care and operational excellence. This is a permanent part time (0.60FTE) position, with the opportunity to increase as the unit grows. This vital role will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of human, financial and material resources within the perioperative complex, providing high levels of coordination to ensure optimal theatre utilisation. You will create a culture of clinical excellence and exceptional customer service, whilst ensuring all care is delivered within the regulatory frameworks. This position will be integral in supporting the growth and continuous improvement of the perioperative service.

Things that work for you:

• Ability to work on a permanent part time basis 0.60FTE

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Free uniforms and training

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse

• Previous experience in a Nurse Unit Manager role or senior role in a Perioperative or Theatre setting is essential

• Ability to manage and coordinate the operational and strategic services of a theatre unit, including managing skill mix, WHPPD, education and development of staff, recruitment and performance management

• A solid understanding of regulatory requirements and standards to ensure all practices are consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Service and relevant professional practice and ethical standards and guidelines

• Ability to provide clinical leadership to ensure patients and family care is managed and coordinated effectively across the continuum of care.

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

Respectfully no agencies please.

Interested? Apply today

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Marlena Kussrow, General Manager/Director of Clinical Services, St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane on mobile 0401 128 617 or email marlena.kussrow@svha.org.au 

Applications Close: Sunday 16 February 2025

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.  SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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