Nurse Unit Manager

The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre is seekingan experienced Nurse Unit Manager, with excellent leadership skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our Banksia ward on a full time basis. AsNurse Unit Manager (NUM) you willbe a role model of our Victorian Rehabilitation Hospitalsvalues andresponsible for providingleadership direction to Banksia wardto support the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital. About us Our 93bed, standalone rehabilitation site is part of the Healthscope Victorian Rehabilitation Hospitals group in Glen Waverley and Pascoe Vale. As part of the Victorian Rehabilitation Hospitals, we offer flexible work arrangements, ongoing learning, a comprehensive range of career pathways across specialties and a truly rewarding working experience. At The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre our specialties include orthopaedics, stroke, cardiac, restorative, respiratory and pain management. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Key responsibilities: Lead and provide an excellent standard of evidence based and person centred care to lead and provide safe, quality nursing care through comprehensive assessment, development of a plan, implementation and evaluation of outcomes in a timely and efficient manner. Lead the multidisciplinary team to provide this quality care for our patients. Advocates for and involves patients, their families and significant others to participate in care, goal setting and discharge planning. Provide professional nursing leadership by ensuring all staff practice according to AHPRA professional standards, code of ethics and conduct, legislative requirements, Healthscope’s polices and processes, required registration, scope of practice and patient confidentiality and privacy. Lead a learning environment within the unit by maintaining own professional learning and continuous professional development and by providing coaching and guidance to ENs, RNs, graduates, students and other staff. Implement Healthscopes’ patient safety and quality frameworks within the Unit by identifying areas of improvement, leading and conducting clinical audits, leading quality improvement projects and the plan for the unit Create and maintain a safe, high-performing and sustainable unit by visibly leading a values and safety-led workplace culture. Build strong relationships with external partners to ensure patients receive a high quality of care Qualifications and Experience Criteria: Registered and current practicing certificate with AHPRA Significant clinical experience in rehabilitation nursing (3 years minimum) Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. Experience with clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement. Postgraduate qualifications in health management or rehabilitation nursing (desirable). For further enquiries: Jodie Swingler, Director of Nursing - To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply'button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter your CV along with the contact details for two professional referees. More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr