What you’ll be doing in this role

Responsible for the leadership and management, clinical nursing care, operational and financial controls and the nursing and wardsperson staff in the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine team, this position is ideally suited to an experienced Radiology/Nuclear Medicine nurse preferably with a special interest in wishing to advance their career in a leadership capacity. This position will ensure nursing best practice within the Radiology & Nuclear Medicine department, working alongside likeminded colleagues to ensure patient safety and care are foremost in strategic plans and operational direction. The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the training and education of all nursing staff and wardsperson team, workflow, stock management, meeting KPIs and budget targets.

In this nursing leadership role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the Radiology nursing and wardspeople teams to achieve and maintain optimal levels of clinical efficiency and quality while actively promoting a strong culture of patient centred care
• Efficiently and effectively deploying our equipment and resources to achieve departmental and hospital strategic and financial objectives
• Ongoing planning, implementation and evaluation of care practices, processes, and services
• Collaborating with and supporting Medical Officers and other professionals in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements; and
• Creating a professional, respectful culture where interdisciplinary team members collaborate effectively to positively impact patient outcomes and shared professional growth.

Who we’re looking for

• You will bring a strong clinical management skillset developed through your leadership experience in a hospital or similar setting
• You’ll possess excellent clinical and people leadership capabilities, and your communication skills will be of a high order
• You’ll be empathetic, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to Adventist Healthcare’s everyday values of excellence and integrity
• You’ll be very committed to contemporary nursing practice, ongoing professional development, and the mentoring of team members; and
• You’ll have current AHPRA registration and a Masters in Nursing Management or looking at working towards.

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, taking care of people is our reason for being. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients – and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here too. When you work for the San, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), NSW’s largest and most comprehensive private hospital with a dedicated team of 2400+ employees, over 1000 Medical Officers, and 300 Volunteers. Founded in 1903, we are a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organisation that’s progressive and purpose-driven. We’ve been advancing healthcare and delivering exceptional outcomes for generations – and thanks to our investment in technology, education & research, we’re proud to be at the very forefront of our field.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Adventist Healthcare requires:

• A National Police and Working with Children Check
• Two professional reference checks
• At least 2 COVID-19 vaccinations with 3 doses preferred
• Other pre-employment screenings

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

If you’d like to chat with one of our team members about this role, then please contact:

       Jeffrey Harrison
       Email:  jeffrey.harrison@sah.org.au
       Phone: 02 9480 9580

Applications Close: 5pm Thursday, 30 March 2023