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

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (Level 3) to lead our acute Respiratory inpatient wing, 8Ew1, at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Specialising in thoracic and respiratory nursing care, this role focuses on the leadership, coordination, and line management of nursing and multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with CALHN’s values and frameworks.

As a pivotal leader, you will be accountable for the ward’s clinical outcomes, alignment with policies, budget management, and fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. Your expertise will ensure staff are equipped with the skills and qualifications to meet the diverse needs of our seasonal patient mix, while also contributing to short-term leave coverage for Respiratory Nurse Coordinator roles. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team and make a meaningful impact in respiratory healthcare.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and driven nursing leader with the skills and experience to excel in this dynamic role. To succeed, you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications and experience – Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate and at least three years of post-registration experience.
• Leadership abilities – Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and change management, with a proven record of fostering staff development and promoting consumer engagement.
• Collaborative mindset – Effective teamwork in multidisciplinary environments and a commitment to person- and family-centred care.
• Knowledge of standards and practices – Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, safety and quality standards, and contemporary nursing and healthcare issues.

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: 887757

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 3 January 2025

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

 887757 RD Nurse Unit Manager 8EW1.pdf

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