Nurse Unit Manager

Nurse Unit Manager

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Care to Join the team?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse unit Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, leading an experienced nursing team at our Kingswood oncology clinic.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the nursing team to meet the needs of GenesisCare's strategy, vision and values. This is achieved by providing advanced nursing knowledge, skills and leadership to an engaged workforce whilst managing resources in accordance with legislative requirements.

The Nurse Unit Manager will have an excellent understanding of current trends, research and policies in Oncology Nursing. You will work with the Centre Leader, Quality Manager and Director of Nursing to ensure evidence based, best practice guidelines are applied.

More specifically you will:

• Lead the nursing staff as an exemplary role model for the profession of nursing, maintaining a high level of communication and professional standards.
• Provide Nursing Leadership and Management of staff.
• Excel in Clinical service planning and management.
• Set performance goals with the team and enable these to be achieved.
• Actively support and champion GenesisCare initiatives to improve culture, quality, efficiency and effectiveness, taking on a leadership role within projects where required.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of the nursing team.
• Drive and lead the implementation of project initiatives also participating in project groups as required.
• Promote a culture of learning and encourage innovation in the workplace.
• Assist and support staff in education, research and development opportunities.

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Clinical experience as a Registered nurse – Minimum 3 years Medical Oncology Nursing experience.
• Previous Nursing management experience in leading a team and managing people effectively to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to demonstrate empathy for patients and their carer’s.
• Well-developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the application of quality improvement and best practice principles, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS).
• Strong commitment to quality patient care

Desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in Medical Oncology, management or healthcare administration.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change management.
• Demonstrated ability to create an environment that develops staff potential.

Benefits of joining our team: 

• Qantas membership discount, gym membership discount, Bupa discount.
• The opportunity to work for one of the most influential healthcare providers.
• Great work/ life balance with family friendly hours.
• Purchase additional annual leave as part of our annual leave scheme.
• All employees and their family members have access to free confidential support that is completely external to GenesisCare including financial, nutritional and wellbeing coaching, legal advice & counselling.
• Great team buzz in the clinic with charity days and lunches held.

About GenesisCare  
By joining GenesisCare, you will be joining a highly progressive and passionate team of healthcare professionals and support staff, united by a common purpose: to design care experiences that deliver the best possible life outcomes. The ambition for better cancer care that began our story, has grown into a passionate team of ~2,000 employees across 50 locations nationally. Join us to design better care and enjoy a career with purpose.

Covid 19 Vaccination Requirement  

In line with the Public Health Order, all GenesisCare employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To be eligible for consideration to perform work for GenesisCare, all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination and comply with the requirements of the Public Health Order prior to appointment. 

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.