Lead and make a lasting impact on surgical services in the heart of the Hunter Valley, where innovation meets nature’s beauty.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $127,091.34 - $127,091.34 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Singleton
Requisition ID: REQ541776
Applications Close: Monday 27th January 2025
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Orientation, handover and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About The Role
The Surgical Services NUM1 role oversees the day-to-day running of the Operating Theatres, Recovery, Day Stay, In-patient ward – as well as Facility-wide responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring Surgical Waitlist targets are met and ensuring access to the theatres to support the Maternal Services. Oversight and management of consumable ordering is essential for this role – as well as ensuring maintenance of equipment continues. This role is well supported by the Health Service Manager/ DOMN, Clinical Nurse Manager, SDH Management Team, HVS Quality Manager and members of the HNE Surgical Network. Following a thorough handover and orientation – ongoing education requirements will be negotiated through monthly accountability meetings and 90-day action plans.
Where You’ll Be Working
Singleton is a charming town located on the banks of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia, around 202 km north-north-west of Sydney and 70 km north-west of Newcastle. Nestled on the northern edge of the Hunter Valley wine region, it is known for its well-preserved historic buildings, museums, and a vibrant arts centre. Surrounded by scenic bushland and national parks, Singleton offers a range of outdoor activities, including swimming, sailing, and fishing at nearby Lake St Clair, as well as hiking and wildlife spotting in Mount Royal National Park. The town, a former railway hub, is easily accessible by car or train, with Newcastle being the closest airport.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Requirements
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Want to know more?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Churms on Nicola.Churms@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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