Nurse Unit Manager + Quality & Risk / Infection Prevention & Control Manager

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

Nurse Unit Manager + Quality & Risk / Infection Prevention & Control Manager

Shepparton Private Hospital Care - Shepparton VIC

Dual Role: Nurse Unit Manager for Medical/Surgical Ward 10-15 Beds + Quality & Risk/Infection Prevention & Control Manager - FULL TIME

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will contribute to the strategic plan of the hospital as an essential member of the leadership team.

Key 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.

About You:

The successful candidate thrives in a complex and demanding environment and is able to work collaboratively with Medical, Nursing and Executive colleagues. They strive for continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, workforce management and effective resource utilisation to achieve excellence in care delivery.

You will also bring the following:

• 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

What's in it for You:

• At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/1
• Increase your take-home paythrough limited salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

• At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
• Australia's largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you'll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.