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• Women's and Children's Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology (MRCHO ) – Adelaide - 5006
• Classification - RN2/M2A - $103,353 to $110,497 per annum + superannuation
• Full Time- Ongoing

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Michael Rice Centre for Haematology Oncology team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. This role involves dealing appropriately and relevantly with children and their families where there are multiple complexities, and assisting the Nursing Services Director in undertaking unit management responsibilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering person-centred clinical nursing care within a dedicated team, ensuring that each client's unique needs and preferences are prioritised to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborating closely with the Nursing Service Director to support management, clinical, and educational initiatives, thereby enhancing the overall quality and efficiency of nursing services.
• Engaging in clinical teaching by supervising learning experiences and setting goals for students and less experienced staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and excellence in patient care.
• Applying advanced theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practices, combined with personal experience, to develop and implement individualised care plans that meet agreed-upon client outcomes.

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the relevant attached role description(s).

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. Click here for more information.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.  We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service. 

Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.

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Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important 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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries:

Edmondo Palombo 

Nursing Service Director, Michael Rice Centre for Haematology Oncology 

edmondo.palombo@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 16^th April 2025 - 11:55pm

Attachment:    RN2 - Associate Nurse Manager- MRCHO - Role description.pdf