Position Description
The Bays Hospital
“Your Community Hospital”
ASSOCIATE UNIT MANAGER - THEATRE
Overall Job Purpose
The Associate Unit Manager is an important member of the
nursing unit. They are responsible and accountable for their unit in
the absence of the Unit Manager.
Major Responsibilities
To work within and comply with the hospital’s policy and
procedures across
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Organisational
Clinical, inclusive of perioperative
Infection Control
OH&S
Emergency Response
Environmental Services
Catering
Administrative
To work within and comply with the Quality and Risk Management
Manual.
Patient Care
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Gives direct nursing care to a group of patients with
complex nursing care needs and demonstrates expertise
to act as a role model.
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Co-ordinate nursing care for the unit and is accountable for
the standard of care delivered.
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To ensure staff provide courteous and prompt service to
medical consultants, patients, visitors and other staff.
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To ensure a high standard of care is maintained.
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To ensure the maintenance of privacy and confidentiality
with regard to patients condition and medical records.
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To have a good knowledge of all emergency procedures,
acting as Unit Warden when required to ensure patients
safety.
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Communicate and liaise with all members of the health
care team in planning, delivery and evaluation of patient
care.
Unit Management
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Demonstrate accountability for cost control and the
utilisation of resources effectively (manpower, time and
equipment).
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To assume responsibility and accountability for setting
appropriate staffing levels for the subsequent shifts.
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To actively participate at relevant meetings. Attending a
minimum of 5 Unit Meetings annually and attending a
minimum of one OH&S Committee Meeting and one
Infection Control Committee Meeting annually.
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To assume responsibility to Chair Unit Meetings as
planned with the Unit Manager throughout the year.
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To ensure the adequate supervision and appropriate
utilisation of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and
Technician staff in the delivery of care to patients.
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To assist in monitoring a department environment which
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Position Description
The Bays Hospital
“Your Community Hospital”
ASSOCIATE UNIT MANAGER - THEATRE
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facilitates patients comfort, safety and efficient nursing
care.
To make recommendations regarding changes to practice
and procedures as appropriate.
Assist in the regular review of the units’ objectives.
Be aware of the legal requirements for safe-keeping and
administration of drugs.
Assist the Unit Manager in performance appraisals of staff
within the unit.
To proactively be involved at Clinical Practice Committee
meetings, attending a minimum of 3 per year
Quality & Risk Management
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Participate in the organisation’s accreditation process.
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Participate in the organisation’s Quality Management and
Risk Management program.
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Participate in the collection of Clinical and Process
Indicators.
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Understand the Severity Assessment Matrix and reporting
system.
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Be aware of and comply with all Commonwealth and State
Statutory and Regulatory Requirements in relation to
privacy.
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Adhere with the current Occupational Health & Safety
policies and procedures of the organisation in line with the
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004.
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Adheres to and is aware of the information in relation to
the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998
and understand responsibilities and obligations under this
Act. Has declared that they are not a person prohibited by
The Act from seeking, undertaking, or remaining in child
related employment.
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To ensure Incident and Non Conformance Reports are
initiated when appropriate and investigated with diligent
review and outcomes as appropriate.
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To proactively initiate and complete Peer Review and/or
Root Cause Analysis teamwork and documentation.
Education and Research
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To participate in orientation of new staff.
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To successfully attain competency in CPR each year.
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To actively participate in the OH&S Manual Handling
Program, completing all tasks and assessments annually
and proactively being involved at the unit level to mentor
all staff through the program.
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To participate in a minimum of 6 in-service education
sessions available within the organization.
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To attend a minimum of one fire and safety training
session every 2 years alternating yearly with a minimum of
one warden training every two years
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To demonstrate a working knowledge of all emergency
procedures and equipment within the hospital.
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Position Description
The Bays Hospital
“Your Community Hospital”
ASSOCIATE UNIT MANAGER - THEATRE
Professional
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To comply with the Nursing Professions’ Code of Ethics.
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To comply with and practice within the Nursing
Professions’ Scope of Practice
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Maintaining current professional knowledge and skills for
management / clinical competency.
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Provides effective leadership and is an effective role model
to staff.
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Practices safe working procedures and complies with
Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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Promote a safe working environment by identifying and
reporting hazards.
Public Relations
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To maintain good communication with medical consultants
and all other staff, to promote good working relationships.
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To encourage patient suggestions for improvement.
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Ensure the Unit Manager is informed about any
dissatisfaction with nursing or hospital services by medical
consultants / patients or other staff.
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To encourage use of hospital facilities by medical
consultants and the community.
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To participate in activities which enhance the professional
standing of the hospital within the community.
Performance Review and Development
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A formal performance review will be conducted annually
incorporating past performance and anticipated goals and
objectives, achievements and areas to be addressed and
Clinical competencies as required by the hospital. More
frequent informal reviews will be conducted throughout the
year.
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Proactively works with the Unit Manager to develop and
complete relevant portfolio work assigned to the AUM.
Reporting
Reports to
Unit Manager
Key Skills
Essential Qualifications
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Registered Nurse Division 1 currently registered with the
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
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Post graduate perioperative qualification
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Excellent clinical skills
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Well developed communication and motivational skills
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Minimum three years post registration experience
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Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
Desirable Qualifications
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Intensive Care / Coronary Care Certificate
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Experience in a management position
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Private hospital experience
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Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and flowcharting.
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Position Description
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“Your Community Hospital”
ASSOCIATE UNIT MANAGER - THEATRE
Other Comments
Approved:
Approved:
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