Nurse Unit Manager - Day Procedure/Endoscopy - Long Service Leave Cover

Job Description

Nurse Unit Manager - Day Procedure/Endoscopy - Long Service Leave Cover Job Description: • Full time, fixed term until 8th August 2026 • Challenging and rewarding work environment - Senior leadership opportunity• Fitzroy Location with Friendly and supportive team environment • Excellent benefits including salary packaging About the Role The Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit Manager will manage, maintain and promote the professional standards of Nursing Practice while managing the operational resources of the Unit. Directly reporting and liaising with the Perioperative Services Manager, the NUM will be responsible for providing mentoring and leadership to the Nursing Profession within the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit. Key Responsibilities: Daily clinical coordination of the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit nursing staff including sick leave management, communication of list changes, equipment and emergency procedures. Manage, support and nurture the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit nursing staff. Liaise daily with the Day Procedure and Endoscopy Unit ANUMs, Perioperative NUMs, Anaesthetist in charge, Sterile Processing Centre (SPC) NUM regarding any changes. Lead the auditing of GESA, AS/NZS4187, HICMR and NSQHS standards. Project lead for continuous improvement work. Your Contribution ESSENTIAL: experience in Perioperative Surgery, previous management/ANUM experience leading a multidisciplinary team, knowledge of GESA/AS/NZ4187, HICMR and relevant NSQHS standards, experience in budget planning, preparation and management. NON-ESSENTIAL: post-graduate qualifications, Diploma of Management, previous experience as a Nurse Unit Manager, knowledge of endobase. Current Nationally coordinated criminal history check, or willing to obtain. What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full-time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!).• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay!• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks.• Culture of continuous improvement. About the Department St Vincent's Day Procedures and Endoscopy unit is based on the first floor of the Inpatient building. It is a Monday to Friday serviced work area. The Day Procedure Unit services the procedural areas of Operating Suite, Endoscopy, DSA, Cath Lab, Cardiology and Radiology admits and discharges. On average there are 18,000 admissions per annum. The endoscopy department consists of 3 endoscopy suites that provide gastrointestinal procedures including interventional, Acute Pain Intervention, ECT, Lithotripsy, Urology, respiratory and Bone Marrow Biopsies. On average they treat around 6,000 cases per annum. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. To request a copy of the position description, please contact quoting JR140292. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Respectfully, no agencies please. Contact Details: Closing Date: 7 February 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or get in contact at Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct #J-18808-Ljbffr