Description:
Nurse Unit Manager – 5 North
Permanent Full Time – Monday to Friday
Flinders Private Hospital
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.
Expressions of interest are sought from enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses who would like to join our specialised 30-bed General Surgical ward, including colorectal and bariatic patients. Flinders Private Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, ENT surgery, general medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic & reconstructive surgery, oncology and urology. Flinders Private Hospital has 9 operating theatres, a procedure room, 3 angiography labs, an infusion suite, a 24/7 cardiac emergency centre and a 10 bed level 3 critical care unit.
Essential Criteria\:
· Current South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance
· Current AHPRA Registration
· Demonstrated understanding of National Safety and Quality Service Standards
· Current evidence of vaccinations as required for the role
· Ability to lead by example, demonstrating the professionalism and culture of Flinders Private Hospital
· Committed to continuous quality improvement
· Committed to provision of quality nursing care, education and customer service
· Proven communication and interpersonal skills
· Proven ability to effectively manage under pressure with competing demands
· Ability to work flexible hours
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with all Visiting Medical Officers
· Ability to facilitate and enhance teamwork and provide a supportive culture within the nursing team.
· Key role in operational management of the ward, including accountability for financial resources.
· Knowledge of Work health and safety issues.
· Committed to ongoing professional development and learning.
The role offers:
· Opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and a dynamic leadership team
· Growth opportunities
· Competitive salary, favourable working conditions
ACHA Health offers:
· Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income
· Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
· Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
· Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
· A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community, where our employees are more than a number
· A passion for excellence - be a part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
· A workplace which prides itself on integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
Working towards a collective purpose - We work together for better care
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region - the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country and their ongoing connection through the custodianship of its land and waters. We work thoughtfully and respectfully, remembering the land on which we stand belongs to the oldest continuing living culture in the world. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and still to come.
ACHA Health is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the “Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) & Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses’ & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement – 2021-2024 (‘Agreement’ or ‘Enterprise Agreement’)” (salaries range between $58.81 to 64.02 per hour).
Applications Close\: 4 weeks post advertising
Enquiries and Applications to\: Donna Bentley
Director of Nursing
donna.bentley@acha.org.au