Clinical Nurse Manager – Palliative Care

Bethesda Hospital; Perth; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible with no on-call

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Collaborative culture

Discounted staff meals

Wellness programs

Subsidised parking and transport

Job summary

Bethesda Health Care is seeking an experienced full-time Clinical Nurse Manager for Palliative Care in Perth. The role leads the inpatient unit, directing a multidisciplinary team and aligning governance, HR, and budgeting to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Nursing and drive improvements in clinical practice, resource planning and service delivery within a supportive, values-based hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current national registration
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Advanced knowledge, experience and skills in nursing management
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills within an interdisciplinary team
• Experience driving change in complex environments and engaging stakeholders
• Ability to manage financial and material resources within fiscal constraints
• Knowledge of human resources principles
• Knowledge and application of research and quality review and risk management aligned with safety standards
• Progress toward a postgraduate qualification in palliative care or nursing management

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and governance of the inpatient Palliative Care Unit
• Work with the Director of Nursing to guide a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Oversee human resources, financial requirements and business planning for the unit

Skills

Nursing management

Leadership and communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Negotiation and problem-solving

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Post-graduate qualification in palliative care or nursing management

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager – Palliative Care

Clinical Nurse Manager - Palliative Care

Bethesda Health Care is seeking an experienced full-time nurse manager with advanced knowledge, experience, and skills in nursing management with excellent leadership and communications qualities. We are seeking a person who is committed to promoting a transparent supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality health care and strong patient outcomes.

About the role:

This is a highly rewarding role at the clinical leadership level managing the operations and governance of the inpatient Palliative Care Unit. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, you will lead a clinical multi-disciplinary team and manage human resources, financial requirements and business planning related to the Palliative Care Unit.

About us:

Bethesda Hospital is a medium acuity private hospital nestled on the banks of the beautiful Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) in Claremont, Perth, with one of Perth’s leading inpatient palliative care units accepting both public and private admissions. Our high-performing team strives for excellence to achieve outstanding patient care. We are a values-based organisation with an outstanding culture committed to employee health, well-being, and professional development.

What you need:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current national registration
• Current Police Check (no more than six months old) and Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, experience, and skills in nursing management
• Demonstrated advanced level of interpersonal and communication skills, negotiation and problem-solving skills whilst working within an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience in driving change in complex environments and managing stakeholders in a manner consistent with the Bethesda Health Care values
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and material resources within fiscal constraints
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of human resource principles
• Demonstrated significant knowledge & application of research & best practice principles and experience in undertaking activities utilising the quality review and risk management principles in alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards
• Possession of or significant progression toward attainment of a post-graduate qualification in area of palliative care or nursing management.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Flexible with no on-call requirement
• Competitive remuneration ($131,700 to $141,500) and salary packaging (Access up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment)
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Discounted staff meals and access to wellness programs
• Subsidised parking and public transport accessibility
• Ongoing education and development support

The story of Bethesda is a narrative of faith and dedication of many people, but of one in particular, Matron Beryl Hill. On the 1 January 1943, Matron Hill, who had recently returned from missionary service at the London Missionary Hospital in the Himalaya Mountains of India, entered into a partnership with Sister Mildred Murray for the purposes of taking over a small hospital known as St Andrews, situated in Hammersley Road in Subiaco. The aim of this partnership was to establish a Christian hospital which would cater for the spiritual, as well as the physical needs of the community.