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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary  RN-3   $121,537 - $126,970.p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role  

As the ICU Research Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the Intensive Care Research Unit, leveraging your clinical expertise to drive excellence in research activities. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing the research team, ensuring the development and execution of innovative protocols, and facilitating the timely completion of projects. You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality nursing care aligned with the Department of Health's quality framework, while also overseeing the reporting of results and contributions to publications and presentations.

In this dynamic position, you will accept accountability for nursing and midwifery practices within the research unit, addressing any discrepancies between practice and policy. Your commitment to fostering a positive work culture and enhancing team performance will directly influence patient outcomes and the overall success of the ICU. Join us in shaping the future of intensive care research while making a significant impact on patient care and safety. 

About You 

We’re looking for an exceptional ICU Research Nurse Unit Manager who can blend clinical expertise with leadership to drive research excellence. You will need to demonstrate a passion for nursing, research, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a post-graduate qualification in critical care nursing; currently pursuing or holding a Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and facilitate change management while ensuring effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in intensive care nursing, with a solid background in clinical research and team management.
• Knowledge & Understanding: In-depth knowledge of nursing regulations, quality improvement systems, and the ethical considerations of clinical research.

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. 
• 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.  
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. 
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access. 
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. 
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey. 

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. 

Job ref: 880997 

Enquiries to: 

Andre Koronis - Nurse Lead Intensive Care 

Phone: 0411 160 588
E-mail: Andre.koronis@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date  

11:55 pm  Friday 1 November 2024 

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

Australian applicant guidelines 

International applicant guidelines 

 880997 RD Nurse - Research Coordinator - Nurse Unit Manager.pdf