ANUM Anaesthetics / PACU

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists within the Rapid Access Hub at St. Vincent’s on the Park for a motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager who is seeking a challenging and rewarding Surgical leadership role overseeing the Rapid Access Hub as part of the Theatre / Perioperative Team.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care or patients. The ANUM will support and assist the Nurse Unit Manager in achieving specific Key Performance Indicators as developed for the Unit as well as providing mentoring and leadership to the Nursing Team

o Acts as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.

o Supervises, directs and supports nursing staff in clinical practice.

o Has experience and is able to take on a floor coordination role when required

o In liaison with the Nurse Unit Manager and relevant health professionals, assist in achieving agreed activity targets so that St Vincent’s is able to reach its annual targets

Classifications for this position will range between YW11 - YW12 ($106, - $110, per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

As an experienced, motivated and passionate Registered Nurse you will bring demonstrated knowledge and commitment to a patient-centred care framework. Your strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team will see you thrive in our multidisciplinary team environment as well as look for opportunity for continuous improvement and assist to develop and deliver new initiatives.

You will also have :

o Current AHPRA Registration

o Ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment

o Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

o Comprehensive clinical experience in anaesthetics / PACU

o Previous management / ANUM experience

o Experience in the leadership and management of a multidisciplinary team

o Experience in budget planning, preparation and management

o Post Graduate Qualifications or near completion of post graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing

o Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work / life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• ICBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About St. Vincent's on the Park

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) opened the Rapid Access Hub (RAH) which operates out of the St Vincent’s on the Park (SVOP) campus. The RAH at SVOP is a day surgery centre which allows SVHM to provide diagnostic and quality of life improving procedures to patients who have had care and treatment postponed due Victoria’s extensive planned surgery wait list. The RAH at SVOP is a day surgery service concentrating on specialities including Plastics, Orthopaedics, General, Urology, Colorectal and Endoscopy.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and / or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations / vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.