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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Salary  RN-2A   $100,343 - $107,279  p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the management and delivery of high-quality nursing services within your ward/unit/service. You will work in a variety of health service settings, utilising your experience and further study to guide and develop less experienced staff while maintaining your own high standards of practice. This is an exciting opportunity to take on increased responsibility, collaborating with your team to promote consistency and continuity of care for patients.

In this role, you will support the NUM with a range of management responsibilities, including performance management, staffing, rostering, and leave management. You will also be involved in financial and supplies planning and monitoring, ensuring efficient operations within the unit. Your contribution will be vital in implementing practice changes and driving service improvement, as you work alongside other ANUMs to achieve shared goals. If you're an experienced nurse looking to develop your leadership skills and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our team. If you are a skilled nurse with strong leadership abilities and a passion for quality patient care, we want to hear from you!

Key Requirements:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife: Minimum 3 years post-registration experience, or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and lead within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in Supervision: Skilled in supervising and mentoring student nurses and less experienced staff.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Standards: Strong understanding of relevant legislation, quality improvement systems, and the role of an Associate Nurse Unit Manager.

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: 884371

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 6 December 2024

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

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