Located out our Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood, NSW
Full Time, permanent opportunity to develop your Management experience.
As HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised by HammondCare, in accordance with Public health System Nurses’ and Midwives (State Award) and the Crown Employees Nurses’ (State Award)

About HammondCare.

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

More about the role

The role of the Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 for OPMH Community Team works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to use skills and knowledge in leadership, management and clinical practice in consultation with multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health in a patient focused service.

The essence of this role:

The NUM takes overall responsibility for the standard of care
The NUM is in charge of the, team and all aspects of the community healthcare.
The NUM takes overall responsibility for the standard of care and clinical practice that are evidenced based and reflect current practice.
The NUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, team management and leadership of the multidisciplinary of nursing to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources.
The NUM is a clinical role model for all clinicians.
The NUM will manage complaints and critical incidents related to the service in conjunction with Service Manager
The SMHSOP Services and DDoN to ensure timely admission, transfer and discharge of patients
The NUM will act as a clinical resource person by assisting, advising and supporting all staff and students in all aspects of the performance of their duties
The NUM will actively participate in strategic planning of the service

About you

Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
NSW Registered Nurse – List A
Relevant Mental Health clinical experience
Experience managing a Community Mental Health team is desirable
Relevant Mental Health Nursing Qualification management
Demonstrated understanding of Work Health Safety issues Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical services and manage change processes
Experience managing a team of skilled professionals.
A current drivers licence and safe driving record. Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services and visit people in their homes in Fairfield LGA
Strong administrative and computer skills.
Collect, monitor and maintain KPI’s

HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a fabulous benefits program. For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

To apply please send a detailed resume and cover note addressing the “About You” section and send your applications to Smathew@hammond.com.au and Hcullen@hammond.com.au

For any specific queries not answered by the information pack, please contact

Sunil Mathew on +61 2 9756 8836

Closing Date: 24/08/2020

All short listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check

Registered Nurse (Division 1).
Demonstrated extensive mental health clinical skills and experience. Demonstrated extensive experience and understanding of the range of healthy ageing process and common physical, social, cultural and mental health needs of the older person
Demonstrated successful management experience and/or proven ability to provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team Including skills and experience in clinical service management, financial management and quality Improvement programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead change within the workplace, balance competing demands and motivate staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, a recovery focused model of care, incorporating consumer and carer consultation within the mental health service.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills, analytical skills and computer literacy.
Current NSWs driver’s license and willingness to use same for work purposes.

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