Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Balaklava

Description:

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
• Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home
• Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a RN/RM2A
• Temporary Full Time up to 12 months (5 day roster)

Join Our Dedicated Team in Aged Care - Make a Real Impact in the Lives of Older Australians!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to older Australians? Do you have leadership experience in aged care and are looking for an opportunity to expand your impact? We have an exciting role for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home.

This is a predominantly indirect role where you'll focus on strategic care planning, staff management, and ensuring compliance with aged care regulations. You will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to improve service delivery, support complex discharge planning, and guide less experienced staff in delivering high-quality care to residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the NUM to promote continuity of care for residents.

• Assist with service management tasks such as performance management, recruitment, rostering, and financial planning.

• Oversee care planning for the older person, identifying and managing risks.

• Support the reporting requirements in line with aged care regulations.

• Lead and guide the care of Transitional Care Package consumers and assist with their discharge planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post-registration experience.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Experience in the use of clinical software (e.g., Sunrise EMR, Leecare, Microsoft Office).

• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding leadership role and make a significant difference in aged care, apply now!

Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital

At Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care. Our facility features a 15-bed acute ward with a 24-hour emergency department and a 20-bed residential aged care facility. We offer a range of services, including acute care, step-down care, restorative programs, palliative care, emergency services, and aged care services.

About our Region

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here .

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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

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: 899626 .

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

19 May 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

899626 Associate Nurse Unit Manager Aged Care - 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.