Employment Type : Temporary Full Time/Part Time until 20 October 2024 Position Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 Remuneration : $129,235.88 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ461559 To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations . Where you'll be working St George Hospital, Kogarah What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers. The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future;have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery;and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is:'Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care.' Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision:team player;caring;respectful;honest;advocate;collaborative;considerate and accountable. The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is the registered nurse in charge of a ward/unit or group of wards/units or a service within SESLHD. The purpose of the NUM is to:lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client care;ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiatives;lead and co ordinate the nursing and multidisciplinary 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 leader of the unit, the NUM2 will demonstrate her/his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely:broad nursing 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 and care provision. The Nursing Unit Manager Level 2, whose responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Nursing Unit Manager Level 1. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service. A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements. In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development. Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services. Demonstrated recent Emergency Department coordinator level experience. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Melanie Lax on Melanie.Laxhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04 February 2024