Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care Nursery

Eastern Health

  • Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Special Care Nursery
  • Permanent part-time or full-time opportunity | Excellent entitlements
  • Outer Eastern Suburb | Upper Ferntree Gully | Special Care Nursery
  • Angliss Hospital | Capability level 3 with 8 cots | Close to shops
Eastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleA fabulous opportunity to join a small and friendly team in a leadership position. We provide excellent care to our local families for 34-week inborn babies and 32-week babies from other centres transferring closer to home. Level 3 capability enables many interventions for our vulnerable patient group including CPAP and High Flow, surfactant therapy, extended peripheral lines for prolonged antibiotic therapy, and Family Centred Developmental Care. Our well-established multidisciplinary team enables the support of Newborn HITH and Home Enteral Nutrition to be offered to our families on discharge. The Neonatal Unit is an integral part of the Eastern Health Women & Children's program, and we work closely with our Maternity colleagues across both Angliss and Box Hill sites.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:
  • Relevant experience in NICU or higher level SCN
  • Current registration with AHPRA
  • Availability to work a rotating roster
  • Post Graduate qualifications in Neonatal Care (desirable)
  • Competent Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range
  • Diverse and engaging career opportunities
  • Friendly & supportive team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next StepsApply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police CheckGood to know:
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.Need help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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