Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Medical WardMount Gambier & Districts Health Service, Medical WardOngoing Full Time over a 7 day rosterExciting Leadership Opportunity: Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service Medical WardAre you an experienced nurse ready to step into a leadership role with the opportunity to make a significant impact? Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is seeking a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for our Medical Ward. This role offers the chance to advance your career while providing exceptional nursing services in a dynamic healthcare environment.About the Role:As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will:Provide Leadership: Support the Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager in leading the nursing team, ensuring high standards of care and promoting continuity and consistency in patient care.Assist in Management: Contribute to ward/unit/service management responsibilities, including performance management, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, and financial planning.Enhance Practice: Assist in implementing practice changes and improvements, collaborating with other ANUMs and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to drive positive outcomes in the ward.Key Responsibilities:Clinical Excellence: Deliver nursing services across various health settings with proficiency, ensuring adherence to practice standards and guidelines.Staff Development: Provide guidance and support to less experienced staff, including student nurses, enrolled nurses, and junior registered nurses.Operational Support: Engage in ward/unit management activities, such as monitoring financials, supplies, and ensuring effective staff work allocation and attendance management.What We're Looking For:Qualifications: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.Experience: At least 3 years of post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife. Demonstrated competence in nursing practice and experience in supervising less experienced staff.Skills: Effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.Attributes: Creativity, innovation, and flexibility in addressing healthcare challenges. Strong understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and Quality Improvement Systems.Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary professional nursing/midwifery issues and healthcare standards.Mount Gambier & District Health Service is the largest hospital in rural South Australia. Nursing roles in Mount Gambier have much to offer; you will benefit from ongoing career development, education and training opportunities, be part of a progressive rural region, have access to an extensive range of clinical support on site, and be part of a friendly team environment.Job security and financial incentives: In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.Work/life balance: Many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for young and mature professionals.Application Closing Date:3 October 2024, 11:55PMIf you're ready to take on this rewarding role and make a positive impact in a leadership capacity, we want to hear from you.
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