• Theatre Unit
• Permanent Full-time 

UnitingCare Health is one of the largest not-for-profit private hospital groups in Queensland and is a service group of UnitingCare Queensland. The hospital group is a major provider of healthcare services in Queensland which operates almost 1000 licensed hospital beds and employs over 4200 people.

One of the Coast’s largest private hospitals with over 700 dedicated staff, The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital is located in a peaceful, leafy natural environment at Buderim. The hospital provides a multi-award winning service to its patients and their families. We provide our patients with a wide range of services including Maternity, Intensive Care, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Obstetric and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Urology, Cancer Care, General Medicine, Renal and Respiratory Services, Mental Health, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopaedic, Rehabilitation and much more. The high level of care, commitment and expertise is what makes the hospital a leading provider of healthcare services on the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital provides a wide range of surgical services which are performed in a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex.

Applications are invited from highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurses for appointment to the position of Clinical Nurse Manager for the Theatre Unit. The Clinical Nurse Manager is a pivotal member of the health care team and is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, clinical and operational management of the unit.

Ideally, the successful applicant will demonstrate the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse with current registration (AHPRA);
• Bachelor of Nursing with relevant post graduate qualifications (or working towards);
• Management experience in an acute care setting with the ability to balance clinical and financial KPI management of the department;
• Consultative leadership style aligned with the organisation’s values and the UCH Values-based Leadership Framework;
• Ability to build rapport and effective relationships with key stakeholders using highly developed interpersonal skills, conflict management and negotiation skills;
• Have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ISO Quality Management System, NSQHCS standards, continuous improvement, WH&S and risk management;
• A strong commitment to customer service and quality outcomes;
• Ability to strategically plan and positively implement change;
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work in a complex and dynamic area. 

UnitingCare Health is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation for all children who come into contact with our services. It is our expectation that our employees will share in this commitment.  Therefore, employees and successful candidates in specified roles will be required to hold a valid ’Blue Card’ in line with the ’Working with Children Check’ requirements.

Criminal record checks will be conducted for all successful candidates

Working as part of the UnitingCare Health at The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, our staff enjoy a values based organisation with benefits including: 

• Friendly values based environment
• Generous salary packaging options
• Exciting career paths in both clinical and leadership streams
• Exceptional professional development opportunities including Post graduate leaderships programs
• Flexible working arrangements

For more information regarding this opportunity please contact Kathy Carfantan, Assistant Director of Nursing on (07) 5430 3399 or via email kathy.carfantan@uchealth.com.au.

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process and quote the following reference number – 11353.

We look forward to receiving your applications by Sunday 8^th May, 2016.