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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare
• Acute, Emergency Department, Renal and Chemotherapy Units
• Salary $121,537 to $126,970 p.a. - RN/M3
• Ongoing Full Time Contract 

Leadership Opportunity: Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Acute Services at Clare Hospital

Are you a dedicated nurse or midwife leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant rural community? Clare Hospital invites you to apply for the role of Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Acute Services. This is your chance to provide leadership and support to a dynamic team while contributing to the ongoing development of essential healthcare services in the beautiful Clare Valley.

About the Role

As the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the management, leadership, and continuity of care across the Acute, Emergency Department (ED), Renal, and Chemotherapy Units at Clare Hospital. Working alongside other nurse unit managers, you’ll play a key role in clinical service planning, staff development, and service improvement initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who wants to grow professionally while making a positive impact on healthcare in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the nursing teams in Acute, ED, Renal, and Chemotherapy services, ensuring excellent patient care and staff performance.
• Collaborate with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager for Perioperative Services and the Nurse Unit Manager for Aged Care to enhance clinical service delivery.
• Contribute to service planning and development, driving continuous improvement and service quality.
• Foster a culture of professional development and clinical excellence within your units.

Essential Criteria

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. OR
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Experience in management and leadership roles
• Experience in the supervision of students, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses and or midwives.
• Experience in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing and/or midwifery practice in accordance with the relevant

About Clare Hospital

Clare hospital is located in the Clare Valley, a picturesque winery region located 135 kms from Adelaide. Clare is a dynamic and vibrant rural community with a large number of services to support work life balance, Working in YNLHN provides opportunity for collaboration across a wide network and opportunity to enjoy close proximity to beaches, outback and wineries.

Clare Hospital has 24/7 ED presentations, Acute ward (21 bed) renal unit (2 chairs) infusion / chemotherapy clinic and provides obstetric services in conjunction with the YNLHN Midwifery group practice.

About YNLHN

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

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 Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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: 886727.

Enquiries

Jodie Kernick
Director of Nursing & Midwifery, YNLHN
Phone: 0417 339 058
E-mail: Jodie.Kernick@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

3 December 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

886727 Nurse Midwife Unit Manager-Level 3 Role Description.pdf

Registered Nurse Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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