Clinical Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description

Hunter New England Local Health District Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Nurse Unit Manager Level 1Remuneration : $64.09 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packagingHours Per Week : 12Requisition ID : REQ546006Applications Close: Monday 3rd March 2025 At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Where you'll be working: At Maitland Hospital, our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to encompass the growth and development of our staff. We firmly believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement. Through comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to cutting-edge resources, we empower our team members to reach their full potential and excel in their respective roles. Our hospital has now transitioned to a new facility in January 2022 with state-of-the-art technology in patient care. Maitland Hospital has been built to provide patients with high-quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes. Maitland is booming in population and opportunity. The region offers experiences in arts and culture, sport, heritage and indulgences in food, wine and shopping. Being a forty-minute drive to the beach or the Hunter Valley wine district and only a two-hour drive to Sydney it is well placed to offer you a superb lifestyle. There is a selection of public and private schools and with a number of new housing developments. It is an affordable region that has all the amenities that you need. About the role: The Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (CNUM) plays a crucial role in the Emergency Department (ED) by collaborating with a diverse team to deliver excellence and timely care to patients of all ages. Our successful candidate will be responsible for supervising nurses on a shift-by-shift basis to ensure individualised care for patients and their families. You'll closely collaborate with an Emergency Staff Specialist to make sure this goal is achieved. Additionally, you'll receive support from Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs), Allied Health professionals, your team, colleagues, and the ED Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) 3, as well as highly skilled Nurse Practitioners. This position operates in a high-energy environment with numerous demands, requiring constant prioritisation in a dynamic setting. You'll also receive support from an Operational Nurse Manager Critical Care during business hours and an After-Hours Nurse Manager outside of business hours, working closely with key stakeholders in patient flow. About you: Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes: Person-centred approach Critical reflection on practice Recognition of when to notify and escalate Effective prioritisation and time management Requirements: Authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and extensive experience in emergency nursing. Possession of post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management or currently enrolled in the same or combination. Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full-time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr