Job no: 883113
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: (EOI) Expression of Interest
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Leave Backfill) Rogerson Scrub/Scout – Surgical Services RN/M2A The Associate Nurse Unit Manager will provide support to the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in the leadership of nurses/midwives in the ward/unit/service. Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role during intermittent periods to provide backfill for leave.
Various practice models may be used to enact this role, including but not limited to:
Employees in this role will undertake a portfolio within which they will:Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with other AN/MUM and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent;Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in the implementation of practice changes;Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in undertaking ward/unit/service management responsibilities, eg. Performance management processes, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation and attendance management; financial and supplies planning and monitoring.It is essential that applicants for this role have:
Personal Skills: Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision.Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the healthcare setting.Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships across disciplines.Ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve positive outcomes.An ability to manage to the spirit and principles of the premier's safety commitment and the legislative requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), utilising AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management- Principles and Guidelines, or to an equivalent set of standards.Experience: Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.Experience in problem solving, negotiation and conflict management.Experience in the perioperative setting.Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a health care setting.Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing/midwifery and health care issues.A copy of the role description is attached.
EOI must be received by 11:55pm Sunday 24th November 2024 Enquiries can be made to: Rebecca Bewlex
Phone: 81616782
Position: Nurse Manager Surgical Services
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