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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Hampstead Centre
• Salary RN2 $100,343 pa to $107,279 pa + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Options
• Full Time Ongoing position available

Join us at Hampstead Centre as we create a new centre of excellence in the care of older persons. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, helping to shape and implement an innovative model of care that will set new standards in patient outcomes.

Aligned with CALHN's strategic vision for delivering world-class healthcare, Hampstead Centre is launching a new program, “CO-ACT” (Care of the Older Person and Community Transition), focused on providing exceptional care for older adults transitioning from acute to ongoing care. As a member of our CO-ACT team, you'll work in a supportive, family-like environment where collaboration is key, and your input on improving systems and practices is highly valued.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced nursing professional to deliver high-quality care across varied health service settings. In this role, you will enhance your clinical expertise, guide junior staff, and support the Nurse Unit Manager in leadership and operational duties.

Key responsibilities include ensuring continuity of care, implementing practice improvements, and assisting with key management tasks such as recruitment, rostering, and performance reviews. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership skills in a collaborative, patient-centred environment. 

About you

We are looking for a motivated and skilled nursing professional who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or Clinical Nurse classification, with demonstrated competence in nursing practice.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and quality improvement systems within the healthcare setting.

Please refer to the Role Description as we’d love to hear from you!

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead 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 shape the future of health through world-class care,  world-class research, and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefits of Joining CALHN at Hampstead

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants, further information can be found here.
• 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. Benefit from a clear pathway to career advancement and professional development.
• 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.

Next Steps

Does this sound like the perfect career opportunity for you? Submit your interest via clicking the “Apply Now Button”

What To Know More? Please contact:

Health.COACTEnquiries@sa.gov.au

Other Information

As part of the employment process, 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.

Job ref: 878481

 RD 878481_Associate Nurse Unit Manager-RN2-COACT2024.pdf

All applications are to be submitted by:

11:55pm on Tuesday, 15th October 2024

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

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