Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Neuro and Plastics)

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, operating theatres as Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Neuro and Plastics surgery to job share with existing ANUM. The position requires one day a week, which has the potential to convert into a full time, permanent role in the future. Classifications for this position will range between YW11 - YW12 ($ 106,834.00 - $110,432.10 per annum pro rata). The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will: Have full understanding of ACORN and Infection control standards. Will apply evidence based practice to ensure standardised practice across all nursing staff rotating through Neuro and Plastics speciality. Lead and direct nursing staff to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in accordance with the Values and Heath Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity Act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care Encourage and facilitate staff professional development Actively participate in ACORN and NSQHS audits and implement changes to further enhance nursing practices. Ensure incidents are accurately documented and investigated at the time of the incident and the Nurse Unit Manager is informed Demonstrate thorough understanding of Evidence based practice in line with ACORN standards as applicable to both Neuro and plastics surgery. The ANUM in liaison with the NUM and other appropriate health professionals will assist in achieving agreed activity targets to reach St. Vincent's annual targets Your Contribution Bachelor of Nursing Post graduate certificate in Peri-operative nursing, Minimum five-year experience in Peri-operative setting Good understanding of ACORN standards and evidence-based practice Willing to obtain a National Criminal History Check Full AHPRA registration