Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. 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.
When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- Plus, so many more.
What you will be doing in this role
We are looking for a full time Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 for our Neuroscience Department (Radley Ward). Our Radley ward is a 29-bed neurology & neurosurgery ward which offers a dynamic mix of cases across the neuroscience specialty including acute stroke unit care, pre and post brain and spinal surgery, neuro oncology surgeries and general adult neurology cares.
Reporting directly to the Director Medical Surgical, you will be accountable for managing and leading a team of 45 direct reports to ensure that the highest level of care is delivered in compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards (NSQHS). The team is made up of a Stroke CNC and DBS CNC, 3 x CNS and a CNE plus 10 team leaders. This role offers you the opportunity to work in an operationally fast-paced, hands-on environment while also working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have previous experience as NUM - preferrable but not essential. Team leaders with acting NUM experience are encouraged to apply.
- You’ll hold a Post Grad qualification in Leadership or Manager or working towards it
- You’ll be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge with a min of 2 years post grad experience ideally within the Neurosurgery space, but we will consider other backgrounds.
- You’ll be able to demonstrate a commitment to process, quality and have a solid understanding of the National Standards.
- You’ll have strong interpersonal skills with an authentic & respectful communication style and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and senior executives.
- You’ll hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with full Australian working rights
About Us
Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ashleigh Horne on careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.
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