This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the continued growth of our 34 bed Orthopaedic (3 Bethesda Wing) inpatient unit, providing clinical and professional leadership of a team committed to individualised care in support of our strategic focus that every patient matters.
Our Orthopaedic surgery wards provide nursing care for patients undergoing a range of treatments, including spinal surgeries, joint replacements and fracture repairs. We are the country's largest provider of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, with our surgeons among the best in the country as well as being renowned internationally.
Our teams perform over 4,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries annually, and care for over 1100 patients with orthopaedic trauma, such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries.
You will be responsible for the overall clinical management and team leadership of the ward, providing comprehensive orthopaedic services and care, and specialising in limb reconstruction, orthopaedic oncology (cancer), some fractures and trauma, sports orthopaedic surgery. We also provide robotic surgery, and operating on back and spine, hip, knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, and hand, wrist and elbows.
You will be supported by great teams with excellent leaders and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and other developmental opportunities. Epworth Health Care supports flexibility by offering options for NUMs to apply for flexible work arrangements
Key areas of focus for this role include:

• As part of the Epworth leadership team, delivering an exceptional patient and staff experience in accordance with Epworth Health Care values
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Leading a team through role-modelling empathetic and person-centred care for patients, families, doctors and staff
• Building and nurturing a strong capable workforce within the unit
• Promoting and supporting ongoing learning and education for all team members
• Managing recruitment, staff retention, professional development, financial management, occupational health and safety
• Supporting the goals and strategy of the organisation

To be successful in this role you need to:

• Have current nursing (RN) registration with AHPRA
• Be an experienced clinical leader in Orthopaedic/Surgical Nursing, capable of engaging staff to deliver the Epworth Health Care vision and strategic goals
• Demonstrated ability in financial management and an understanding of budgets.
• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Possess excellent communication and customer liaison skills with proven ability to motivate and lead a team
• Be highly accountable and demonstrate an empathetic, supportive and engaging style
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments
• Have demonstrable experience in building relationships with all stakeholders
• Note that related Post Graduate qualifications (clinical or leadership) desirable

Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• The ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

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For more information, refer to the position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth Health Care, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.