ANUM - Anaesthetics/PACU (Mat Leave Cover)

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - PACU/Anaesthetics
Full Time - Fixed Term (12 months) - Maternity Leave Cover
Cabrini Malvern

Cabrini Benefits

• Cabrini's Culture is inclusive; we work as a team, and are constantly focusing on professional and career development
• $2 per day car parking is guaranteed at any of our hospital sites
• We offer 4 -day work week / flexible shift lengths ranging from 4 hours to 12 hours including twilight starts and school friendly hours
• Cabrini offers purchased leave applications under Employee Leave Benefits
• Cabrini is a private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer
• Full scholarships are on offer for post graduate studies in perioperative practice
• Perioperative Services offers flexible working arrangements
• Working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons

Perioperative Services
Cabrini Perioperative Services is a vibrant and dynamic environment with 17 operating theatres including a Hybrid theatre, with an addition of 3 endoscopy rooms and 2 Cardiac Cath Labs spread across 2 levels in a spacious and modern facility equipped with advanced technology. Providing a full range of surgical specialties, with more than 1800 operations each month, every theatre and cath lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide patient centred care. Our 3 day-of-surgery admission points and staff focus on every patient having a positive experience with their admission to theatre, while our 3 Post-Anaesthetic Care Units and 2 discharge lounges cater for all specialist post-operative care requirements.

About the role

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Anaesthetics and PACU will work closely with the Nurse Manager and management team acting as both a resource and a leader. This role will promote excellence in clinical practice and support the Nurse Manager working in one of the country's most highly regarded Perioperative Departments in the Anaesthetics and PACU team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing flexible and highly responsive service to patients and consumers
• Utilising clinical knowledge, experience and skills to provide leadership and operational direction
• Coordinating and overseeing the delivery of patient care
• Ensuring hospital policies, procedures and protocols are implemented and monitored
• Holding accountability for the department when the Nurse Manager is not present

About you
This position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in perioperative nursing within the Anaesthetics and Recovery field and gain leadership experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated clinical and leadership skills as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of 5 years Clinical experience in the Anaesthetic and PACU field and/or hold a Postgraduate qualification
• Registered with APHRA as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Highly developed organisational skills and attention to detail
• Quality improvement or auditing experience is desirable
• Working towards or having an interest in healthcare management qualifications is desirable

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Enquiries: Gabi Lancman - Nurse Manager - Anaesthetics and PACU on (03) 9508 1255

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.