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
Join NSW’s largest private Hospital as the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Level 2 on our Oncology/Palliative/Haematology ward, internally known as the Poon Ward.
The Poon ward has 35 beds and provides services such as pre and post oncology surgeries, cancer treatments, management of cancer related symptoms and palliative care. The Poon ward is part of the extensive and award-winning Cancer services provided here at the San.
Reporting to the hands on and supportive Director of Medical Surgical, you will be accountable for managing and leading a dedicated team of Nurse’s and AIN’s to ensure the highest level of care is delivered and in compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards (NSQHS). You will be supported in this role by a Palliative Care Case Manager and Team Leader. To ensure that you are set up to succeed in this role you will also be provided with an ongoing buddy/mentor. This is a Monday – Friday role with the ability to have flexibility on your start and finish times.
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have a min of 12 months leadership experience either in a Team Leader, Acting NUM or NUM role
- You’ll be highly skilled in the areas of Oncology, Palliative Care and Haematology
- You’ll hold or are currently working towards a Post Grad qualification in Leadership or Management
- You’ll be able to demonstrate commitment to process, quality and compliance and have a solid understanding of the national standards.
- You’ll have a history of promoting a culture of safety and respect
- You’ll have strong interpersonal skills with an authentic & respectful communication style and are able to effectively work with multidisciplinary teams and senior executives
- You’ll hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and have 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.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.
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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