Clinical Nurse Unit Manager

• At Maitland Hospital, our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to encompass the growth and development of our staff. We firmly believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement. Through comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to cutting-edge resources, we empower our team members to reach their full potential and excel in their respective roles.
• Our hospital has now transitioned to a new facility in January 2022 with state of the art technology in patient care. Maitland Hospital has been built to provide patients with high quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes.
• Maitland is booming in population and opportunity. The region offers experiences in arts and culture, sport, heritage and indulgences in food, wine and shopping. Being a forty minute drive to the beach or the Hunter Valley wine district and only two hour drive to Sydney it is well placed to offer you a superb lifestyle. There is a selection of public and private schools and with a number of new housing developments.  It is an affordable region that has all the amenities that you need.
  

About the role: 

The Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (CNUM) plays a crucial role in the Emergency Department (ED) by collaborating with a diverse team to deliver excellence and timely care to patients of all ages. Our successful candidate will be responsible for supervising nurses on a shift-by-shift basis to ensure individualised care for patients and their families.

You'll closely collaborate with an Emergency Staff Specialist to make sure this goal is achieved. Additionally, you'll receive support from Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs), Allied Health professionals, your team, colleagues, and the ED Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) 3, as well as highly skilled Nurse Practitioners. This position operates in a high-energy environment with numerous demands, requiring constant prioritisation in a dynamic setting. You'll also receive support from an Operational Nurse Manager Critical Care during business hours and an After-Hours Nurse Manager outside of business hours, working closely with key stakeholders in patient flow.

About you:
Our ideal candidate will posses the following attributes - 

• Person-centred approach
• Critical reflection on practice
• Strong communication skills
• Recognition of when to notify and escalate
• Effective prioritisation and time management

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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