Nursing / Midwifery Unit Manager

Description

Manages a health service unit or sub-unit of a hospital or community health care facility to enable the provision of safe, cost-effective nursing or midwifery care.

Description

Manage health service units and sub-units of hospitals and community health care facilities to enable the provision of safe, cost-effective nursing and midwifery care.

Tasks include

• Determines objectives, strategies, policies and programs for the unit or health care facility, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Provides management, education and training to staff, implementing advancements in nursing/midwifery practices
• Manages financial resources for the unit or facility and the provision of cost-effective nursing/midwifery care
• Monitors and evaluates the quality and clinical standards of nursing/midwifery care
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to ensure coordinated patient care
• Recruits and rosters staff to meet the needs of the unit or health care facility