What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Unit Manager position at Genesis Cancer Care WA Pty Limited?
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 are currently seeking to employ a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the experienced Nursing team at our Murdoch Oncology Centre, where we offer Radiation Oncology, Theranostics and Clinical trials on site.
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 and skills, leadership to ensure a positive engaged workforce and resource management to ensure all aspects of legislation are addressed.
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.
On offer is a 12-month maximum term role, working 38 hours per week Monday-Friday, with possibility of extension/ permanent following the completion of the contract.
More specifically, you will:
- 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.
- Assist and support staff in education, research and development opportunities.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Registration as a Nurse with AHPRA.
- Clinical experience as a nurse – 3 years nursing with at least 1 year oncology preferred.
- 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 analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to the application of quality improvement and best practice principles, including the NSQHS.
- Strong commitment to quality patient care.
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualifications or experience in acute care, management or healthcare administration.
- Experience in leading a team and managing people effectively to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate change management.
- Demonstrated ability to create an environment that develops staff potential.
Benefits of joining our team:
- Working with a vibrant team aligned with providing the best patient experience possible and outcomes.
- Internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Close knit internal community.
- 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.
- Enhance your holistic wellbeing with our Full Circle wellbeing program.
- Learn and grow with our award-winning development programs.
- Range of benefits available: Qantas membership discount, gym membership discount, 12 weeks paid parental leave, Bupa discount.
- Supportive environment with encouragement and challenge to live your highest potential both professionally and personally.
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.
Applications close: Wednesday 5th February 2025
GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
