Nurse Manager

Job Role:

This is an opportunity for a compassionate and strategic nursing leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, building high-performing teams and creating a workplace culture where people thrive. You are a nursing leader who thrives in a complex healthcare environment and is committed to developing people and improving care.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide visible and accessible leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on patient-centered care, safety, quality and operational excellence.

Your Opportunity:

You provide professional and operational leadership and direction to the nursing staff, as well as operational leadership to administration and operational staff. You are responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the clinic.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead, coach and develop the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Manage daily ward operations, including staffing, rostering and workload allocation.
• Support patient flow and progression of care through effective bed management.
• Build strong partnerships with medical, allied health and key stakeholders.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety and risk management initiatives.
• Lead workforce performance, development, recruitment and staff engagement.
• Manage the ward budget, resources and cost centre in line with organizational priorities.
• Lead change and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, outcomes and patient experience.
• Lead and mentor staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Uphold our organization’s values of respect, compassion, and integrity in every interaction.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Strong clinical governance and patient safety knowledge.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting staff development, coaching and performance management.
• Strong clinical governance, workforce management and operational leadership skills.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent approved qualification.
• Current RN License is required.
• CPI certification within three months of hire is required.
• A high level of accountability for your own work.
• A friendly and positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate client-focused behavior.
• Proven leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 years NUM experience in an acute ward; NUM experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• Bonus Compensation
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Life Insurance.