• Temporary Part Time – 40 hours per fortnight
• Opportunity to show your management skills in our Operating Services team
• Centrally located at University Hospital Geelong – close to CBD & waterfront

About the facility

The Gretta Volum Centre is a freestanding day surgery unit within University Hospital, Geelong.

It has two operating theatres and one endoscopy procedure room. Services are provided for patients undergoing a broad range of surgical, diagnostic procedures, intravenous therapy, abdominal paracentesis, and CVC line insertions.

About the role
As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager in the Gretta Volum Centre you will provide operational, clinical and professional leadership to staff, ensuring practice is aligned with Barwon Health’s values. You will ensure the effective provision of patient care in the assistance of nursing staff in the areas of patient welfare, comfort, hygiene and transport in order to achieve and maintain quality patient outcomes.

Duties of your role includes, but is not limited to:

• Managing day to day functioning of the shift to ensure operational requirements of the ward are met.
• Effective daily allocation of staff resources to required areas on ward to ensure skills mix.
• Model a superior approach to education, interpersonal relationships, teamwork and communication model for Clinical Nurse Specialists and RN’s.

About the culture

Our team actively fosters a supportive, innovative and positive workplace that prides itself on client centred practice and staff wellness. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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