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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-2A  $100,343 - $107,279 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Cardiology Unit (4Ew2), bringing a blend of experience, clinical expertise, and a commitment to professional growth. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality nursing services and develop from a competent to a proficient practitioner, while being accountable for your practice standards, delegated activities, and the mentorship of less experienced staff. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering consistent, coordinated care within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

As an ANUM, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading and guiding the nursing team, ensuring the seamless delivery of patient care. You’ll take on a dedicated portfolio where you'll promote continuity of care, contribute to practice improvements, and support unit management functions like recruitment, rostering, performance management, and financial planning. This role offers you the chance to step into a dynamic leadership position, with ample opportunities for professional development and to make a meaningful impact on patient care in cardiology.

About You

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled nurse who meets the following key requirements:

• Qualifications: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities, with a talent for working effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse, with demonstrated skills in supervising less experienced nurses.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager role, relevant healthcare legislation, and quality improvement systems within healthcare settings.

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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.

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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 884227

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 11 December 2024

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

 884227 RD Associate Nurse Unit Manager - 4EW2.pdf

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