Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Ward

Description:

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM2A
• Ongoing full time or ongoing part time (hours negotiable)
• More than one position available

Lead, inspire, and make a real impact in healthcare!

Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is seeking a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for our Surgical Ward. In this pivotal role, you'll lead and empower a team of nursing professionals, providing high-quality care and contributing to the smooth operation of our surgical services. You'll have the chance to drive clinical improvements and help shape the future of nursing practice within the ward.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, guiding and supporting staff while ensuring consistent, safe, and effective care delivery. You'll play a vital part in managing the day-to-day operations, including staff performance, rostering, recruitment, and supplies monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading nursing teams in the surgical ward.
• Promote continuity of care and collaborate with other nursing leaders to implement practice changes.
• Assist in managing staffing, recruitment, and performance management processes.
• Oversee financial and supplies planning and monitoring.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional team environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
• At least 3 years post-registration experience or classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and mentoring nursing staff.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of quality improvement systems and contemporary healthcare practices.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

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: 898517

Enquiries

Lana Trnovsky
Nurse Unit Manager Surgical Ward
Phone: 0478274345
E-mail: Lana.Trnovsky@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

9 April 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

898517 ANUM Surgical Unit - Role Description.pdf

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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.