SA Health Job reference: 876507
Location: 5670 - ELLISTON
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston Hospital and Pines HostelSalary: RN/RM3 $121,537 - $126,970 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + allowancesOngoing Full TimeExciting Career Opportunity: Nurse Unit Manager at Elliston Hospital! Are you a skilled and dedicated nurse ready to take on a leadership role? Elliston Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our nursing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire and make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive and community-focused environment.
Role Overview: As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will:
Use your clinical expertise and experience to coordinate and manage patient care delivery within our Health Unit.Lead and support a team of nursing/midwifery professionals and multidisciplinary staff, ensuring high-quality and continuous patient care.Be accountable for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery practices and multidisciplinary activities, addressing any inconsistencies between practice and policy.Foster a positive work culture, enhancing team performance and ensuring excellent patient/client outcomes.Key Responsibilities: Oversee the line management and coordination of nursing and multidisciplinary team activities to achieve optimal patient care.Implement and monitor care plans, ensuring adherence to best practices and policies.Address practice inconsistencies and policy deviations, working towards improved compliance and quality care.Develop and mentor staff, promoting professional growth and a collaborative work environment.Manage resources effectively, including staffing, performance management, and operational responsibilities.What We're Looking For: You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse, Midwife, or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practicing certificate.At least 3 years of post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.Demonstrated competence in nursing and/or midwifery practice, adhering to relevant standards.Proven leadership experience, including managing and supervising students, enrolled nurses, and less experienced staff.Highly developed skills in communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and lead change management efforts.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer software.Why Join Us Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.Lead a committed team in a respected hospital known for its community focus and dedication to patient care.Applicant Information Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 876507
Enquiries Sharon Piro
Executive Officer/Director of Clinical Services
Phone: 8626 1009
Email: ******
Application Closing Date 16 October 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments 876507 Nurse Unit Manager - Role Description.pdf
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