Job Title: Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager & Clinical Nurse Specialist
Description:
The Calvary St Luke's theatre, specialising in ENT and the largest Orthopaedic surgical provider in Northern Tasmania, has two exciting opportunities to join the senior leadership team within the Perioperative services. As a Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager or Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be responsible for providing leadership, management and governance to the nursing and ancillary teams, while working with our VMO community to provide optimal care for our patients.
You will be able to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in both clinical and non-clinical duties to support staff, Surgeons and Anaesthetists in the smooth running of operating lists, with a key focus on patient safety and optimal patient outcomes.
As an integral part of the Calvary Launceston Senior Leadership team, you will provide leadership to the perioperative team to ensure safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. You will have leadership experience within perioperative nursing and sound knowledge around human resource and business management principles.
The roles encompass planning, implementing and evaluating practices, processes and services. These positions require teamwork to achieve excellence in care delivery in line with best practice, governing standards and legislative requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
* Taking responsibility to ensure all aspects of patient care services are of the highest standard.
* Providing leadership to the unit by demonstrating accountability as an autonomous clinician and within a team.
* Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of care provided and developing strategic plans for areas of deficit.
* Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and leading peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team, to achieve goals and positive health outcomes.
* Demonstrating a strong understanding of NSQHS Standards, and knowledge of the accreditation process.
* Partnering with VMOs for theatre allocation and equipment management.
* Promoting recruitment and retention of roles within the perioperative space.
* Being responsible and accountable for the financial outcomes of the perioperative services and achieving performance targets.
* Demonstrating knowledge of safety and quality considerations, clinical governance frameworks and innovative models of care.
* Able to demonstrate high levels of communication, interpersonal skills and professional engagement.
* Supporting the transition of new staff into the workforce.
* Commitment to the mission and values of Calvary.
Requirements:
* Post Graduate Qualification in Perioperative Nursing (Highly Desirable).
* Recent Clinical experience in Theatre Nursing.
* AHPRA Registration.
* Sound knowledge and understanding of perioperative governing bodies & regulations.
* A desire to share your experiences and participate in the future growth and development of the unit, and assist in the education and upskilling of staff within the Peri-operative Unit.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum