Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Surgical Unit

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital - Elizabeth Vale
• Salary : $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - RN3
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a significant impact on patient care and lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our team within the Acute Surgical Unit.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced nursing professional ready to take on a leadership role in a new surgical ward at the Lyell McEwin Hospital. We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for our soon to open Acute Surgical Unit (ASU). Located on the second floor of the Lyell McEwin Hospital the ASU is closely located to the Operating Theatre Complex and will provide care for surgical patients presenting via a non-elective route. The role of the ASU is to provide a 24-hour 7 day a week assessment and management service for all emergency general surgery patients referred to the ASU. The ASU will also be responsible for acute assessment of surgical patients requiring a direct admission from any other health service including Modbury Hospital. This role presents a unique opportunity to be involved in the final stages of shaping a new purpose built ward and then ultimately provide leadership and management to approximately 35 FTE of nursing staff.

The ASU will comprise of

• 21 inpatient beds
• A quick access clinic, with the ability to see up to 8 patients per day
• A see and treat consultation room consisting of 2 chair spaces

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the new ward established within the Acute Surgical Unit. This role demands exceptional leadership skills, clinical expertise and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

In this pivotal position, you will be responsible for managing a dynamic team of nurses, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment and ensuring adherence to best practices and clinical guidelines. Your ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and healthcare professionals will be instrumental in delivering exceptional patient experiences.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or who be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To succeed in this role, you must possess significant experience in a surgical or acute care setting and a proven track record in leadership and team management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a passion for driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional patient care.

If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

There is access to fitness passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program accessible for NALHN staff and their families

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 890694

Enquiries:

Sarah Zanker OR Janet Lyle

A/Nurse Manager Nurse Manager

Phone: (08) 8182 9313 (08) 8182 9313

E-mail: sarah.zanker@sa.gov.au Janet Lyle@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

14 March 2025 - 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

890694 - Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Surgical Unit - RN3 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Flexibility Statement
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.