Nurse Unit Manager, Robotics and Urology

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and highly skilled leader to support and improve the Urology and Robotic surgery program as a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 
Remuneration: $2,759.70 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ687666

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

 
Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.

The Interventional Suite accommodates adult & paediatrics patients, for planned & unplanned procedures &/or surgery. It comprises: 14 state-of-the-art operating theatres including a hybrid theatre; 2 Cardiac Catheter Labs; 4 Procedure Rooms; 41 bed Recovery Unit; and state of the art Sterilizing Services Department.

What you'll be doing
The Urology and Robotics NUM is a clinical NUM role that combines administrative, clinical, technical, and educational responsibilities to facilitate the smooth operation and clinical success of robotic surgery at NBH. The role focuses on supporting improvement of the Urology and Robotic surgery program efficiency, clinical outcomes, and fostering a skilled, collaborative environment. While these specialities are the key for this role, other speciality coordination and support may be required

• Coordinate daily urology and robotic surgery scheduling and resource allocation to support operational efficiency and patient flow.
• Support the NUM 2 Scrub/Scout with workforce coordination and operational planning within the perioperative environment around these specialities.
• Coordinate inventory management, equipment readiness, and maintenance of urology and robotic surgical specialities.
• Develop and maintain robotic surgery policies, procedures, competency frameworks, and clinical protocols.
• Participate in quality activities and managing operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide intraoperative robotic support and troubleshooting during robotic procedures.
• Support onboarding, education, competency assessment, and ongoing development of perioperative staff and robotic surgery teams.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with surgeons, perioperative teams, and external stakeholders. 

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: