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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South
• Salary   RN-2A  $100,343 - $107,279 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 30/6/27

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing services across various healthcare settings while supporting the leadership and operational responsibilities of the Nurse Unit Manager. As a proficient practitioner, you will contribute to the guidance and development of less experienced staff and ensure continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with your team.

As an ANUM, you will also play a vital role in implementing practice changes, managing ward operations, and contributing to key administrative functions such as recruitment, rostering, and performance management. This is an excellent opportunity to build your leadership skills while delivering exceptional patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM). To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications and experience – Registered Nurse with at least 3 years’ post-registration experience and competence in your area of nursing practice.
• Leadership and communication skills – Strong abilities in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, with experience supervising less experienced staff.
• Collaborative approach – Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team while prioritising workloads and promoting consumer-centred care.
• Comprehensive knowledge – Understanding of healthcare legislation, standards, and quality improvement systems, alongside the role of an ANUM.

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: 888078

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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

 888078 RD Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - TQEH - South 1 - General Medicine.pdf

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