Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Scrub Scout
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Scrub Scout
Ongoing Role, Part-Time
OUR PATIENTS
The operating suite provides a comprehensive service for patients undergoing complex cancer surgery ranging from endoscopy through to specialised robotic surgery and complex multi-speciality cases. Our surgical specialties include colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, breast, plastics and reconstruction, urology, melanoma and sarcoma, head and neck, and gynaecology. Our patients also have access to high dose intraoperative radiotherapy (brachytherapy), and intraoperative chemotherapy (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy). We support patients from across Victoria, Australia and New Zealand.
OUR TEAM
Our multidisciplinary surgical team has an exceptional culture of clinical learning and support, helping every team member to advance their career. As a nurse within the team, you will have access to a dedicated clinical nurse educator, practice development nurses and a team of clinical nurse specialists to support your development.
OUR FACILITIES
The operating suite is located on level 6 at Peter Mac and boasts eight operating theatres and ten PACU bays within our purpose-built facility. Peter Macs state of the art infrastructure also includes, intraoperative radiotherapy, two and three-dimensional laparoscopic equipment and the Da Vinci Robot. Peter Mac sits within the Parkville precinct and is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle or car with staff parking available onsite. Peter Mac also boasts great coffee and food at our multiple cafés.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We offer every nurse who joins us a tailored orientation program including:
• Hospital and nursing orientation
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) training
• Your Thoughts Matter – SKINDEEP and RESPECTS training
• Smart Moves – clinical manual handling training
• Supernumerary clinical shifts across all of our specialties including robotics
• Individualised clinical education and support tailored to your perioperative nursing experience
At Peter Mac, we have the leading clinical cancer nursing education and research team in Australia. The Academic Nursing Unit currently offers 17 short courses ranging from introduction to cancer through to epidural and intrathecal infusion management, surgical and chemotherapy courses.
The Perioperative Clinical Nurse Education team also provide support and guidance to pursue postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing.
In addition to clinical learning opportunities, you will also have access to our Compassion and Resilience Education (CARE), which is a full day course that focuses on wellbeing and selfcare for nurses.
Remuneration under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 will be for ANUM YW11 ($106,834.00 per annum) – YW12 ($110,432.40 per annum).
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Catherine Clifford - Nurse Unit Manager
Contact Number: 03 8559 5730
Email: Catherine.Clifford@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 05 October
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Position Summary
The Peter MacCallum Operating Suite is a dynamic and vibrant environment encompassing eight operating theatres and an extensive Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). The unit provides comprehensive anaesthetic and surgical services for patients requiring surgery for cancer. Care is delivered through an integrated multidisciplinary approach, utilising purpose built, state of the art infrastructure. The operating theatres are integrated to support intraoperative radiotherapy, 2-D and 3-D laparoscopic equipment, and an established Di Vinci Robotic program.
The Operating Theatre Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a senior leadership position with considerable perioperative skills and experience. Utilising advanced perioperative knowledge, the Operating Theatre ANUM assists the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the overall clinical management of the scrub/scout nursing staff with a particular focus of nursing staff within their sub-specialty. Sub-specialisation within the Operating Theatre ANUM team are as follows:
• Colorectal and Gynaecology
• Endoscopy
• Plastics
• Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Hepatobiliary
• ENT/Head & Neck
• Breast, Melanoma & Sarcoma
• Urology and Brachytherapy
The Operating Theatre ANUM will support staff through clinical leadership, role modelling and mentorship strategies, whilst promoting personal and professional accountability for the Scrub scout nursing staff. This position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
The Operating Theatre ANUM role operates Monday to Friday on a flexible rotating roster.
Enterprise Agreement
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
Classification or Salary Range
RN ANUM YW11 - YW12
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
| Internal | • Operating Theatre Nurse Unit Manager • Anaesthetics/PACU Nurse Unit Manager and Associate Nurse Unit Managers • Floor Coordinator • Equipment Nurse • Theatre Technician Manager • Nursing Staff • Clinical Nurse Educator and Practice Development Nurses • Elective Surgery Access Manager and Surgical Liaison Nurses • Surgeons and Anaesthetists • Ambulatory and inpatient Staff • Support Departments such as Cancer Imaging, pathology, physical sciences, pharmacy, and medical records. |
| External | • VCCC Facilities Management • Royal Melbourne Hospital, and more particularly, the Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) • Visiting Specialists |
Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Registered Nurse with APHRA • A minimum of three years’ clinical Scrub/Scout experience • Demonstrated expertise in relevant clinical area • Strong desire to successfully enhance team performance and experience • Proven resource management capability • Excellent collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills • Proven ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team • Demonstrated commitment to excellence on patient care • Act as a professional role model • An understanding of, and experience with, developing evidence -based practice • Strong customer service skills, able to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and staff • Demonstrated skills in the use of IT systems, including the use of Microsoft Office |
| Desirable Requirements | • Previous experience in a similar position • Relevant post graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies and accreditation programs related to the NSQHS standards • Experience in conducting unit-based quality improvement activities • Evidence of experience in the design and implementation of an agreed departmental strategy • Member of relevant professional organisations (i.e., ACORN, VPNG, GENCA) |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1.Management of patient care continuum- Strives to achieve excellence in the management of patient care | •Promotes a multidisciplinary approach to care •Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention Practices. •Contributes to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures •Ensures high quality patient care is delivered according to ACORN standards of best practice and National Quality and Safety Standards •Provide strong leadership across the perioperative service including Theatre, CSSD Technicians, and Equipment Nurse to ensure care delivered meets the needs of patients and their care givers. •Creates opportunities for and actively enables a culture of collegiality for staff, peers, and colleagues. •Supports systems that allow for consistent evaluation of nursing care provided, e.g., Quality Assurance activities, peer review and case consultation •Contributes to the planning to continually improve patient experience and outcomes •Contributes to the implementation and evaluation of the Clinical Services Model of Care across the Operating Theatre Service in alignment with the Professional Practice Model for nursing and the organisational wide strategic directions •Supports and contributes to ongoing education and research programmes of Nursing Services and the broader organisation |
| 2.Resource Management | •Demonstrates leadership and responsible for personnel management with other members of the leadership team •Coordinates the practice and workflow of Scrub/Scout Nursing staff relevant to their sub-specialty. •Acts as a resource and support person for staff and other professionals. •Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator and Practice Development Nurses to provide vital education and clinical support within their sub-speciality for nursing staff, including graduate nurses •Liaises with and collaborates with the Equipment Nurse regarding equipment requirements and coordinates the supply of non-stock specialist items •Coordinates the orientation of new staff members by organising suitable preceptor/preceptee combinations •Manages available resources efficiently •Supports senior staff to create a dynamic, positive learning culture for each staff member and to take constructive action if a discrepancy is recognised between actual performance, and performance requirement •Builds strong relationships with staff, offering expert guidance, and mentoring with an emphasis on safety •Builds strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders •Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and conferences •OH&S: Utilising relevant legislation takes all reasonably practical steps to ensure the provision of a safe working environment for staff related incidents and acts where appropriate •EEO: Utilising relevant legislation, takes all reasonably practical steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace •Ensures that staff maintains working knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment. •Participates in staff recruitment, which includes developing criteria for personnel selection and an involvement in personnel evaluation through interview and consideration of professional work histories |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 3.Professional Development and Clinical Practice | •Evidence of ongoing professional development. •Evidence of participation in unit activities. •Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as a team member. •Contributes to creating a working environment conducive to learning and professional development. •Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies including all mandatory competencies required within the Operating Suite •Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs to assist nursing practice •Acts as a preceptor for Graduate Nurses, support staff and nursing students from affiliated colleges of nursing •Systematically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management, and education for improvement. •Participates every 12 months in a performance appraisal review •Participates equally and fairly in on-call and overtime when required |
| 4.Professional Leadership | • Evidence of collaborative practice with health care team. •Evidence of a customer focus e.g., proactive management of patient/staff complaints •Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession, and other health care team members •Encourages an environment that allows staff to acquire new skills, identify and develop new ideas and outcomes, and which ensures commitment to organisational goals •Ensures all staff across the Service adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics and function within legal requirements of their scope of nursing practice •Consistently models behaviours that contribute to a culture of respect, excellence, compassion and innovation for patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff •Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities. •Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care, staff development or policy change. •Other tasks as directed by your manager. |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.