Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Coronary Care Unit

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Coronary Care Unit

• Full-time
• Hospital/Service: Epworth Geelong
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters. Opportunities are available for a permanent full-time and a part-time fixed-term position until 12th December 2024. Based in Epworth Geelong, you will be responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and assisting in the overall clinical management and team leadership, working in spacious and modern facilities with 8 Acute Coronary Care Beds, 15 Cardiac Step Down & Neurosciences beds with state-of-the-art equipment. This unit has a strong focus on research, including a post graduate Cardiac program. You will make an impact by:
• Having a strong leadership presence and delivering an exceptional patient experience within the ward
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Managing clinical risk and implementing process improvements to improve patient outcomes
• Working in collaboration with the team and the hospital executive team to ensure patient care is integrated, safe, supportive and of high quality
To be successful in this role: You will either be in an ANUM role or looking to step into an ANUM role. You are a good communicator, flexible in your approach and have natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. You’re keen to progress your career, learn how to lead a unit and are open to mentoring and accessing internal leadership programs that support your journey. You will have:
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience with innovation in Cardiac models of care
• Relevant post graduate in Critical Care qualification
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved interstate candidates
The annual salary range for full time ANUM – AUD $107,462 - $110,966 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time). Enquire/ Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact or phone (03) 9426 0606 . It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. #J-18808-Ljbffr