5Ew1 Surgery - Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary RN-2A $103,353 -$110,497 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time temporary up to 10 / 4 / 26 About the Role Step into a dynamic leadership role as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, where you'll play a vital part in delivering high-quality nursing and midwifery care. With your consolidated experience and growing proficiency, you’ll support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading a dedicated team, ensuring continuity and consistency of care, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. This role offers a balance of clinical and management responsibilities, allowing you to guide and mentor less experienced staff while providing exceptional patient-centred care. In this position, you’ll manage a portfolio that includes implementing practice changes, supporting performance management processes, and overseeing essential ward / unit operations such as rostering, recruitment, and financial planning. If you’re passionate about leading by example, driving positive change, and contributing to a thriving healthcare environment, this role is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact. About You We are looking for a dedicated and skilled professional to join our team. To thrive in this role, you will possess: Qualifications: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, including relevant qualifications in mental health (if applicable). Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work creatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience: At least 3 years of post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse, with demonstrated expertise in supervising less experienced staff. Knowledge: A strong understanding of healthcare legislation, standards, codes, and quality improvement systems, alongside contemporary nursing practices and issues. About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South 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 shape the future of health through and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia. Benefit of Joining CALHN Salary Attractions: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr