Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Tqeh Emergency Department Liaison

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South
• Salary RN-2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 10 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Emergency Department Liaison Nurse (EDL) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing services across diverse healthcare settings, continuously building on your expertise through experience and further study. You will play a crucial role in delivering patient-centred care, working towards proficiency in your practice while supporting and mentoring less experienced staff. As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to the leadership and operational support of the ward/unit/service, working closely with the Advanced Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent to uphold best practice standards.

As an EDL Nurse, you will be responsible for identifying patients, particularly older adults, who do not require hospital admission and facilitating their safe and supported discharge. This includes collaborating with ED medical and nursing teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans and ensuring appropriate community and residential support services are in place. Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments of patients' physiological, psychological, and social needs while liaising with general practitioners, allied health professionals, and community service providers. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by enhancing patient flow, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and improving continuity of care for vulnerable populations.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will have strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Qualifications & Experience – Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate. Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse.

• Skills & Abilities – Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to prioritise workload, adapt to challenges with creativity and flexibility, and provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced staff.

• Knowledge – Understanding of hospital avoidance and early discharge programs, relevant legislation, healthcare standards, and quality improvement processes. Familiarity with the role of an Associate Advanced Nurse Unit Manager.

• Commitment to Care – Dedicated to providing consumer, client, and family-centred care with a focus on improving patient outcomes through collaboration and innovation.

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: 897734

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 April 2025

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

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