Associate Nurse Unit Manager - TQEH Karra Rehab Unit - Stroke & Reconditioning Job no: 886809
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Central Adelaide Local Health Network The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville Salary RN-2 $84,870 -$107,279 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time temporary up to 5/12/25 About the Role As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a key role in providing high-quality nursing and/or midwifery services across a range of health service settings. Building on your experience and further study, you'll continue to grow from a competent to proficient practitioner while taking accountability for your own practice standards and activities delegated to others. In this role, you will also be instrumental in guiding and developing less experienced staff, contributing to their professional growth within the team.
Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent, you will provide essential support in leading and coordinating nursing staff. You will promote continuity and consistency of care, collaborate on implementing practice changes, and assist with a variety of management responsibilities, including performance management, recruitment, rostering, staffing, and financial planning. This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role in the smooth running of the ward/unit/service while ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency.
About You To thrive in this role, you will bring a range of qualifications, experience, and personal attributes that align with our commitment to high-quality care. We are looking for someone who:
Holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with eligibility for a practicing certificate. Has at least 3 years' post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse/Midwife, or is classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife. Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Is knowledgeable in contemporary nursing/midwifery practices, relevant legislation, and quality improvement systems, and has experience supervising less experienced staff. About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access. Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey. Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 6 December 2024
Enquiries to: Sharon Holmes, Nurse Manager Phone: 8222 1699
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