Perioperative Clinical Nurse Coordinator-Orthopaedic And Neurosurgery

Perioperative Clinical Nurse Coordinator-orthopaedic and Neurosurgery

Bruce Private Hospital

• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment.
• Permanent full time, position available.

About the role:

The Perioperative Clinical Nurse Coordinator-Orthopaedic and Neuro Surgery is a key leadership role within the Operating Theatres.  Working closely with the Perioperative Services Manager and the Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant in planning, facilitating and evaluating perioperative service delivery for Orthopaedic and Neuro Surgery. You will be able to collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to positively impact patient outcomes and professional growth of Clinical staff.

Through pivotal strategic management of human, financial and material resources, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator will work closely with the Perioperative Services Manager to help shape organisational strategies, improve service provisions and achieve departmental and hospital objectives.

Calvary Bruce Private’s Operating Theatres provide surgical services within an Endoscopy suite, a Cardiac and Vascular Cath Lab and five Operating theatres. These units servicing the specialties of  Respiratory, Cardiology, Urology, Neuro Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Vascular and Dental surgery.

Selection Criteria:

Mandatory:

• Registered as a Registered nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated extensive experience and clinical competency in Perioperative Nursing within the field of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery 
• Valid working rights within Australia.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within a health care environment
• Sound knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff to achieve service and professional goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through the participation in education and training activities relevant to the field of clinical practice of self and others.
• Well-developed knowledge of ACORN & National Health and Quality Standards.

Highly desirable:

• Demonstrated understanding of private health sector funding models.
• Recognised tertiary management qualifications or working towards same, and evidence of recent professional development to further enhance leadership and management competencies.
• Knowledge and experience with quality improvement processes and NSQHS National Standards accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills including effective negotiation and conflict resolution

Benefits:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now! For more information, please contact Maddison, Nurse Unit Manager on Maddison.Bahnert@calvarycare.org.au 

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.