Nurse Unit Manager - High Dependency Unit Apply now Job no: 501799Work type: PermanentLocation: MackayCategories: NUM/MUMAbout the role An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced Nurse Unit Manager with strong leadership skills to join the Mater Private Hospital Mackay within the High Dependency Ward .This will be a permanent full-time position 0.5 FTE management and 0.5 FTE clinical.As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you will provide operational/clinical management and leadership to the unit and provide a professional line management responsibility to nurses in the organisation.As the leader of this team, you will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, and research accountabilities of nursing within our Medical Ward.Additionally, you will ensure the provision of best practice, quality, and safety aspects of patient care.Responsibilities: Provide operational/clinical management and leadership to the HDU in partnership with nursing, medical, allied health, and administrative teams Identifying and implementing opportunities for clinical service development and improvement in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and General Manager Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care across Mater Health Maintain current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth Developing, improving, and monitoring systems and processes to ensure service is managed effectively and efficiently Professional line management of the nursing team Leading by example to provide high-level clinical care for our patients Utilising expert-level communication strategies to guide the team in achieving the unit's goals This role will see you managing an established team with a great mix of new graduates and highly experienced nursing staff, so you will need the ability to work with a diverse range of people.About you Your highly developed clinical and management leadership skills will see you leading the team, and your drive and innovative approach will see you further developing the models of care to improve the experience and outcomes for patients.Minimum Requirements: 5 years post-graduate specialty nursing experience, preferable in the unit's specialties Current AHPRA nursing registration with no restrictions Solid understanding of private health care Proven use of exceptional communication skills to motivate and lead a team to achieve goals Strong change management skills and influencing/negotiating experience Demonstrated competence in cost centre management Willingness to role model and promote the Mater values Applications close on 6th November 2024.Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.#J-18808-Ljbffr