Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role

Lead our Orthopaedic ward known internally as the Sharpe ward as a full time Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2. The Sharpe ward is a 40 bed Surgical Unit specialising in orthopaedic conditions. Our services include prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and acute presentations such as fractures, ligaments, tendon injuries and joint replacements.

As the NUM you will report to the supportive Director of Medical Surgical and lead the Sharpe Nursing and Support team to deliver high quality holistic care that meets the National Safety and Quality Health Standards (NSQHS). This is an operationally fast-paced role which will require a hands-on approach and will see you working alongside a multidisciplinary team including the senior leadership team.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous experience as NUM - preferrable but not essential. Team leaders with acting NUM experience are encouraged to apply.
• You’ll hold a Post Grad qualification in Leadership or Manager or working towards it
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge with a min of 2 years post grad experience ideally within the Orthopaedic field, but we will consider other backgrounds.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a commitment to process, quality and have a solid understanding of the National Standards.
• You’ll have strong interpersonal skills with an authentic & respectful communication style and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and senior executives.
• You’ll hold a current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with full Australian working rights

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ashleigh Horne on [email protected]. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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