MSI Australia: Our Vision: Your body, Your choice, Your future We are Australia’s leading, specialised, non-profit advocate and provider of abortion and contraception services. We are a significant provider of clinical and support services across Australia. We are also an advocacy organisation, we work on policy and legislative change, we provide information to the public, we support people through counselling and mental health awareness and services, and we work to reduce the stigma, discrimination and stress related to access to abortion care and contraception. We work to give people reproductive choices. Our holistic, client-centred approach empowers individuals to control their reproductive health safely, and with dignity, regardless of their circumstances. Through active partnerships with healthcare providers, researchers and communities, our models of care ensure the total well-being of our clients is supported at every stage. Position title: Nurse Unit Manager – MSI Australia, Westmead Clinic Department: Clinical Services Reports to: Director – Nursing & Operations Direct reports: Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Registered & Enrolled Nurses, Medical Administrative Assistant, CSSD Technicians Duration: Permanent, Full-time Hours per week: 38 Position Purpose: Our Nurse Unit Managers lead our clinics with purpose to provide safe, high-quality client-centred care, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day operations such as people management, rostering and payroll, financial planning and budget management, managing clinical & OHS risk and ensuring MSI Australia provides best practice, quality care and solutions in line with our internal policies and procedures. Our Westmead clinic is open across Monday to Friday, with lists providing Surgical Termination of Pregnancy, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception, and Vasectomy. The Nurse Unit Manager role is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to our Director of Nursing & Operations. The position is worked Monday - Friday. Our Nurse Unit Managers across Australia work closely with our Support Office operational team based in Melbourne, VIC, in order to ensure the best outcomes for our people, clients, and clinics. Key Selection Criteria A Pro-choice advocate; Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration; Extensive management experience in a clinical setting; Sound knowledge of emerging digital health strategies, Knowledge of National Accreditation Standards and ACORN standards; Ability to manage budgets and staffing requirements; Experience achieving high clinical standards; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Leadership skills that promote a positive team culture; Active and reflective listening skills with an understanding of how to provide empathetic care; Experience in day surgery, recovery, and women's health (desirable); Leadership qualification (desirable); Family Planning Certificate or Midwifery qualification (desirable); Phlebotomy competency (desirable). In addition to the above, in this role, you will: Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy for employees and all relevant MSI policies and procedures. Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and behaviours at all times. Benefits of working at MSI Australia: We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible working place that offers a great range of benefits: Generous salary packaging options up to $9,010 $2,650 meals and entertainment 5 Weeks annual leave Dynamic Learning Management Platform with 1000s of courses plus opportunity to access professional development / study leave allowance, Family friendly and flexible working arrangements Up to 14 weeks company paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program Discounted clinical services for you and your immediate family members. Employment Requirement: Provision of two professional referees, Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to commencement, Be prepared to undergo an International Vetting Check, prior to commencement, Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations and declaration of full immunisation history, Evidence of current working rights in Australia. Organisational Goals, Missions, Values, Purpose, Behaviour Statements In addition to the above, we also ask our staff work understand and demonstrated our goals, mission, values, Our Goal The Prevention of Unwanted Births Our Mission Children by Choice not Chance Our Values Integrity, Agency, Safety, Quality, Courage Our Purpose Your choice, made easier Values and Behaviours In this role, you will: • Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy for employees and all relevant MSI policies and procedures. • Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and behaviours at all times. MSI Australia develops, maintains and rewards a culture of personal and professional accountability for desired behaviours which include: Care & Compassion - We care for our people, clients, communities and each other and recognise that people have their own diverse, physical, emotional, social and cultural needs. We always act with compassion and kindness. We conduct our work with honesty and integrity. Trust & Safety - We prioritise both the physical and mental well-being of our people, clients, communities and each other. Our words, actions, communications and workplaces are free from judgment and discrimination. We value accountability and know that we build trust with our clients and communities through all staff being accountable for their performance. Partner & Collaborator - We value partnership and teamwork and believe we are better together. We seek to collaborate with other organisations where our vision and values align. Our language, communication and actions focus on collaboration and cooperation rather than competition or conflict. Position enquiries: For further information regarding this position, please contact: recruitment@msiaustralia.org.au Application Support: Person and community centred healthcare involves cultural safety, a diverse workforce and multidisciplinary skills. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of migrant and refugee backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ people. Should you require any support with this application, please contact: recruitment@msiaustralia.org.au
