Nurse Unit Manager — Quality, Risk & Infection Control

Shepparton Private Hospital Care; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shepparton Private Hospital Care in Shepparton VIC is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager + Quality & Risk / Infection Prevention & Control Manager for a full-time dual role. You will lead the Medical/Surgical ward and drive quality, risk management and infection prevention initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will contribute to the hospital's strategic plan and partner with Medical, Nursing and Executive colleagues to achieve excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years current acute hospital experience.
• Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager (highly desirable).
• Previous experience in Quality & Risk and/or Infection Prevention & Control (highly desirable).
• Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the clinical, operational and professional leadership of the unit.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes.
• Plan, implement and evaluate practices, processes and services in line with Ramsay Health Care standards, legislative requirements and best practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge / experience in NSQHSS National Standards, Clinical Indicators and other quality projects.

Skills

AHPRA registration

5 years acute hospital experience

Nurse leadership

Quality & Risk

Infection prevention & control

Job description

Shepparton Private Hospital Care in Shepparton VIC is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager + Quality & Risk / Infection Prevention & Control Manager for a full-time dual role. You will lead the Medical/Surgical ward and drive quality, risk management and infection prevention initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will contribute to the hospital's strategic plan and partner with Medical, Nursing and Executive colleagues to achieve excellence in care delivery.