Nursing - Midwifery, Neo-Natal, SCN & NICU - Healthscope

About the Opportunity :

We are currently seeking two experienced Nurse Unit Managers to lead two critical wards at Mount Hospital, as we prepare to re-open our refurbished areas in early February 2025. The available positions are for the following wards :

• Acute Surgical Ward (Orthopaedic, Neurosurgical, General & Plastic Surgery)
• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Ward

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a major development that will strengthen Mount Hospital’s reputation as a leader in private cardiology and cardiac surgery, while continuing our excellence in other specialties like orthopaedics, neuro, and general surgery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead with Impact : Oversee unit operations, driving patient safety and careexcellence.
• Deliver Results : Manage performance across key areas – patient safety, quality, financials, and operations.
• Champion Quality Care : Implement Healthscope’s safety frameworks and improve patient outcomes.
• Mentor & Support : Provide leadership and guidance to your team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment.

About You :

You are an experienced leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong focus on results. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are skilled at driving process improvements to enhance quality and patient experience.

To be successful in this role, you will :

• Registered with AHPRA (Registered Nursing)
• Proven leadership experience in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgical care OR General surgery.
• Results driven with a focus on achieving quality and performance outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to consult, guide and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve department objectives.
• Tech Savy : High computer literacy, especially in MS Office.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits :

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Gym Passport
• Maxxia reward Program and novated lease options
• Employee Assistance Program

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!

Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. For questions, contact us at recruitment@healthscope.com.au  or Donna Speedie at Donna.Speedie@healthscope.com.au

Applications Closing date : 4th February 2025

More Information : Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.