Nurse Unit Manager Full-Time

South Pacific Private; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Pacific Private, a fully-accredited private hospital on the Northern Beaches, is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Nursing Department and partner with the Director of Nursing to deliver safe, compassionate care.

The role oversees a skilled nursing team, drives quality improvement, ensures compliance with NSQHS, and contributes as a senior leader within the organisation.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered nurse with 4+ years experience.
• Strong leadership and independent work capability in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and patient/client care focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to deliver safe, compassionate care.
• Drive quality improvement, ensure compliance with NSQHS and staff performance management.
• Participate as a senior leader on the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Recruitment/rostering

Education

Nursing degree

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues.

As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise.South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services.All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist and counsellors.

South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work.From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority. We are a non-smoking facility.

An exciting opportunity is available to join South Pacific Private as a Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager.

About the role:

As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department, working closely with the Director of Nursing to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will manage and inspire a skilled team, drive quality improvement, ensure compliance, and act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

This full-time Monday-Friday role requires availability for 37.5 hours per week + rotating on-call roster

About you

• AHPRA registered nurse with 4+ years experience.
• Strong leadership skills along with the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary environment.
• You will have exceptional communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent client care and customer service.
• Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded but not essential.
• Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management.
• Knowledge of therapeutic processes and 12-step and evidence-based treatment programs

Standard requirements:

• Professional integrity, adherence to a professional code of ethics and confidentiality requirements as per SPP policy and NSQHS requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and professional boundaries
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment effectively, respecting difference and diversity

At South Pacific Private we believe every staff member is a precious, valuable and unique human being. We provide an environment that are respectful, inclusive and safe. This includes offering a setting that is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people embracing diversity and affirming whatever your gender identity or sexuality. We ask our staff to be well-informed and sensitive to the lived experience of LGBTQIA+ people, and they understand the complexities and challenges LGBTQIA+ people face when accessing services and in the workplace. South Pacific Private is committed to working with you to better understand the diverse needs and strengths of each individual.

The role would suit someone with the right experience to work in a wonderful location on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Successful applicants will be emailed a job description and must undergo a current National Police Check .