
Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 - Operating Theatres – Permanent Full Time
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Posted 7 days ago
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $127,091.34 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560495
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date: 23 March 2025
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to Operating Theatres
The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
Where you'll be working
Now is an exciting time to join The Sutherland Hospital, with our $81.5 million expansion we are offering: 8 Operating Theatres and 2 endoscopy procedure rooms with digitally integrated operating systems; Hybrid operating theatre for the facilitation of interventional radiology, vascular and gastroenterology procedures; New 18 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit; New 36 bed Surgical Short Stay Unit to facilitate admission and discharge for the high-volume short stay patients; New staff amenities & activity based working space for nursing and medical staff; New Central Sterilising Services Department
Your New Role
The Nursing Unit Manager, Level 1 (NUM1) is the registered nurse in charge of the clinical operations of the Operating Theatres, reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager Level 3, Operating Theatres, The Sutherland Hospital within SESLHD.
The purpose of the Nursing Unit Manager, Level 1 Operating Theatres is to: lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care; ensure the practice of nursing and/or midwifery is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives. lead and co-ordinate the nursing/midwifery and multi-disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level, and monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit
As the clinical leader of the unit, the NUM1 will demonstrate her/his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely:broad nursing/midwifery experience and knowledge; understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery; professional integrity; ethical conduct; accountability; advocacy; enabling others; cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective team work; commitment to advancing the profession of nursing/midwifery and care provision
The NUM level 1 of the Operating Theatre is responsible for working in collaboration and in consultation with the Nurse Unit Manager Level 3 to ensure the delivery of optimal and safe patient care within the Operating Theatre. The primary responsibilities include appropriate management and coordination of staff which includes nurses, administrative and support staff, co-ordination of patient care and management of departmental processes and practice. The NUM1 works closely and collaboratively with the NUM3 in order to ensure appropriate leadership in clinical, financial and human resourcing in order to support the daily operations of the department.
The Benefits: Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees); 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rate for part-time employees); Salary packaging options - Up to $9k for living expenses + 2.6k meal and entertainment + Novated Leasing; Fitness Passport; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members; Discounted Private Health Insurance
For role related queries or questions contact Allanah Hazelgrove on [email protected]
Selected Criteria:
1. Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
2. Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development
3. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services
4. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams
6. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services
7. Recent clinical experience in an Operating Theatre / Perioperative Services
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
About South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island.
Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.
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