Nurse Unit Manager Level 3 - Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $136,692.2 - $136,692.20 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546374
Applications close Sunday 2 February 2025
Ready to lead the charge with a best-in-class team making a real difference in Australian healthcare?
What you'll be doing
The NSW Public Health System Nurse' & Midwives' (State) Award states that the Nurse Unit Manager is 'the registered nurse in charge of a ward or unit or group of wards or units in a public hospital or health service or public health organisation' and is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and staff management.
This role is responsible for the efficient management of the Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation & Liaison (HDACL) nursing team in accordance with the NSW Health HDACL and SESLHD Emergency Department Assessment Unit (EDAU) Models of Care. The NUM is responsible for leading nursing staff, ensuring effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environment, work, and health and safety management.
The purpose of the NUM role for HDACL services is to:
- Lead, direct and coordinate patient care for HDACL services at Prince of Wales, St George and Sutherland Hospitals.
- Ensure the practice of nursing is safe and efficient, while maintaining standards of care.
- Lead and co-ordinate the nursing and multi-disciplinary care team at the unit level and monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit.
SESLHD Drug & Alcohol strives to be a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and workers, as well as consistently striving to provide a safe space for workers from diverse populations, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Where you'll be working
SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and carers. Outpatient D&A services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
Selection Criteria:
- Registered Nurse with current registration to practice from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards the same; or alternatively relevant work experience or a combination of qualification and work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of drug and alcohol services.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise, communicate and negotiate with key service stakeholders such as hospital managers and relevant hospital personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team, utilising high-level communication skills, with an ongoing commitment to professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.
- Current Driver's Licence valid in NSW with the ability and willingness to travel across the district to support clinical teams as direct line manager.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Cowan on Tracy.Cowan@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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