Ignite Your Passion for Patient Care: Enrolled Nurse Role with SALHN!

Ward 5A is a 26 bed general medical ward that is used to assist with patients who are transitioning from the Emergency Department to other respective wards. As an Enrolled Nurse, you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate patient care and supporting the nursing team in ensuring the highest standards of healthcare delivery. This rewarding opportunity allows you to make a tangible impact on the well-being of our community while continuously developing your nursing skills in a supportive environment.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, some of your duties as the Enrolled Nurse may involve:

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, making decisions and taking initiative to plan and complete nursing care tasks within your scope of practice. 
• Providing assistance to other members of the healthcare team in provision of care to individuals/groups, including overseeing the work of students. 
• Providing education to patients/clients, families and carers.

About you:

• Registered or eligible for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. 
• In order to administer medicines, must have completed a Board-approved program of study which includes an administration of medicines unit.
• Previous experience in an acute setting.
• Proven experience in delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Service Standards.
• High level of clinical assessment and communication skills. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Janine Watton, Nurse Unit Manager, 0481 061 124, Janine.Watton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday December 4th 2024

Attachments:

• 888106 Ward 5A Enrolled Nurse - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 888106