Associate Nurse Unit Manager Rah Outpatients Department 3f.1 - Pre Op Assessment & Surgical Specialties

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• Salary RN-2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (A/NUM) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing services across a range of clinical settings, drawing on your experience and further studies to develop from a competent to a proficient practitioner. As an A/NUM, you will take accountability for your own practice, delegate responsibilities, and offer guidance to less experienced staff. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and supporting the development of your team.

In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent, you will assist in the leadership and management of the ward/unit/service, contributing to a range of vital functions including staffing, rostering, recruitment, performance management, and financial planning. You will work closely with other A/NUMs to promote continuity of care and implement practice changes. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a tangible difference to the quality of care provided in our service. Join us and take the next step in your nursing career!

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with at least 3 years' post-registration experience and current practicing certificate.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven experience in leading and fostering staff development, as well as driving change management initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, and healthcare frameworks, with a focus on person-centred care.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 896300

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 March 2025

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

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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.