About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, passionate senior nursing/midwifery professional to join our Maternity Unit at John Flynn Private Hospital in an exciting clinical management role as the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager.

The Maternity Unit is made up of 3 specialised birth suites, 12 single inpatient rooms and a Special Care Nursery.

This is a key leadership & management role within the Hospital, accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human & material resources within the department. The role encompasses planning, implementing, and evaluating practices, processes and services within the department. Responsible for working with and supporting other managers in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements.

This role will work closely with the Executive team to shape organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

This role reports to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services/Director of Clinical Services.

About You

Key Selection Criteria:

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical skills and experience as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife within an acute Maternity Unit including delivering high standards of clinical care for patients utilising specialist knowledge.
• Relevant Post Graduate Qualification (or currently working towards) desirable.
• Recent and relevant Leadership and Management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven commitment to customer service.
• Professional and highly motivated with a passion for enhancing staff engagement.
• Passionate about quality improvement and education.
• Effective management of rostering processes and allocation of duties for all clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and human resources.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and foster relationships with key stake holders.

Remuneration: On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $68.14 - $73.73 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD RN/Midwife Enterprise Agreement).

 What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About Us

John Flynn Private Hospital is a 354 bed, acute care hospital located at Tugun, which is on the southern end of the Gold Coast, within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport. The hospital provides services to the population of the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast extending into the NSW Northern Rivers area.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

For a friendly and informative discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Jacqui Kemp, KempJ@ramsayhealth.com.au