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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN2A
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 24 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our dynamic team within the Gastroenterology Unit. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care while fostering professional growth within a supportive environment.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the Gastroenterology unit. Working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, ensuring exceptional patient care and adherence to best practices
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs
• manage and allocate resources efficiently to maintain optimal unit operations
• foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, promoting teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement
• participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the unit

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting, exceptional communication skills and a commitment to delivering patient-centred care are essential.

Take the next step in your nursing career and apply for this exciting opportunity today.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 895939

Enquiries:

Sue Hammerling                                       or                   Janet Lyle

A/Nurse Manager                                                            Nurse Manager

Phone: (08) 8182 9313                                                   Phone: (08) 8182 9313

Email: sue.hammerling@sa.gov.au                                   Email: janet.lyle@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

28 March 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 895939 - Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Gastroenterology - RN2A - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.