POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager – Orthopaedic ward
Position Code:
Department: Nursing
Reporting To: Deputy Director of Clinical Services
Terms: Permanent, Full time
Remuneration: As per Enterprise Agreement
1. POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Orthopaedic Ward, is responsible for the provision of
efficient and effective operating services that achieve optimal patient outcomes. They
ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care in accordance with legislative requirements
and professional guidelines. The NUM manages the resources and staff of the specialties
within their discipline mix. They will provide management, mentorship, and support in the
achievement of excellence in nursing practice. The NUM will promote a culture that
embraces best practice and identifies, evaluates, and incorporates appropriate emerging
trends in the practice of the clinical disciplines within their unit.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic and Operational Planning & Performance:
- Oversea the operational and clinical functioning of the unit
- Ensures appropriate staffing to support optimal clinical care for the orthopaedic ward
- Manage staff leave, overtime and other allowances
- Ensure ward staffing, skill mix and clinical practice guidelines meets the needs of the
patients in the orthopaedic ward.
- Collaborate with other health professionals within Wyvern Private Hospital in developing,
monitoring, and reporting clinical speciality key performance indicators.
- Participate in providing business plan proposals for the consideration of new projects
and/or new resources
- Promote and encourage the active participation of patients and consumers in service
planning and development.
- Coordinate clinical audits in line with the organisational audit program
- Liaises with the rehabilitation ward team to ensure a smooth transition of care
for patients accessing rehabilitation at Wyvern post the acute phase from the
orthopaedic ward.
Leadership and Management:
- Provide professional leadership and uphold the values of Wyvern Health
- Provide effective, efficient coordination of services for patients throughout the
hospital across the continuum of care
