Job no: 882869Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide Metro WesternCategories: Nursing/Midwifery
Central Adelaide Local Health NetworkThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital, WoodvilleSalary RN-2A $100,343 - $107,279 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsFull-time temporary up to 18/3/27About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our dynamic Recovery Unit team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the day-to-day management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will play a key role in coordinating the unit's operations, working closely with staff to maintain clinical excellence, while supporting the NUM in the planning and evaluation of care provision. In the absence of the NUM, you will step into a leadership role, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the unit.
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practices and provide mentorship to nursing staff, helping to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to take the next step in their career, with a chance to further develop leadership skills and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. The position is appointed through a merit-based selection process, and we welcome applications from those who are ready to make a difference in the lives of both patients and colleagues.
About You We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. To thrive in this role, you will need the following qualifications and skills:
Registered Nurse with at least 3 years' post-registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.Proven leadership abilities with experience in supervising nursing staff and fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under minimal supervision.In-depth knowledge of healthcare standards, legislative responsibilities, and quality improvement systems in the nursing context.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 At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.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.Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.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: Ann Charles, Nurse Unit Manager, Patient Holding & Recovery
Phone: 7101 4320E-mail:
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