Nurse Unit Manager - Orthopaedics Scrub Scout

Job Description

Company Description Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.Job Description Epworth Geelong is seeking a full time passionate, innovative and patient centred Nurse Unit Manager to join our Perioperative Services Scrub/Scout Team and to provide supportive leadership for an orthopaedics service. This key leadership role will suit a highly dynamic and flexible Nurse leader who is willing to continue to build on some outstanding service development and grow our supportive and engaging culture to achieve excellence in patient care.You will make an impact by: Delivering an exceptional patient experience within perioperative services Engagement in multi-modal education methods to provide evidence-based and quality learning for staff, visiting practitioners and students Encouragement and supervision of clinicians in their professional development to provide high standards of patient care Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients, families and medical consultants Active and collaborative involvement in the clinical care of patients within Perioperative Services environment To be successful in the role you will: Be appropriately registered with AHPRA (essential) Have a high level of experience in perioperative nursing and orthopaedic scrub/scout nursing Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the Orthopaedic speciality in relation to problem solving and clinical knowledge in joint replacement including robotics (MAKO, VELYS, CORI), shoulder, foot and ankle and spine. Hold post-graduate qualifications in Perioperative Services Be able to demonstrate current experience in clinical education in the perioperative environment Have excellent written, verbal & presentation skills Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in nursing care Be highly accountable and demonstrate a strong, supportive and engaging style Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes About Geelong Epworth Geelong is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialities in our 11 theatre complex, treatment options and the latest in innovative technology.Additional Information At Epworth, it’s a community It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates Enquire / Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.For more information, refer to the position description or contact or call (03) 9426 0606 .It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. #J-18808-Ljbffr