Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative Services
Core
Provide clinical leadership and support for preadmission and day stay departments within the perioperative team, ensuring safe surgical care and efficient operating theatre operations.
Role type
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)
Builds
Safe, high-quality surgical services and perioperative patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Perioperative Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical leadership, perioperative nursing expertise, staff supervision, rostering and skill mix management, quality improvement, risk management, infection prevention, patient-centred care
Preferred skills
Previous leadership or senior nursing experience, ANUM or equivalent role experience
Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and support to preadmission and day stay teams; Support coordination of operating theatres including patient flow and staffing; Provide clinical guidance and escalation for complex matters; Support staff allocation and rostering; Promote clinical practice standards and infection control; Contribute to staff orientation and professional development; Monitor quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; Act as senior clinical resource and cover for Nurse Unit Manager as required