Acting Nurse Unit Manager RAH OPD 3G

Job Description

Job no: 897518Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary RN-3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time temporary up to 28/8/26 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join our dynamic team within CALHN Outpatients Service. In this pivotal role, you will utilise your clinical expertise to lead, coordinate, and manage a dedicated nursing/midwifery and multi-disciplinary team. Your focus will be on ensuring high-quality patient care and outcomes by fostering a culture of collaboration, consistency, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience while driving operational efficiency and achieving the best possible care outcomes. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that nursing and multidisciplinary practices align with policy, addressing any discrepancies, and taking accountability for the results in your area of responsibility. You will work to develop team performance, provide strong leadership, and promote a positive, supportive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patient care while advancing your leadership skills in a forward-thinking healthcare setting. About You We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Nurse Unit Manager to join our team. To thrive in this role, you will need: Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post-registration experience and eligibility for current practice certification. Proven leadership and communication skills , with experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, and team management. Ability to develop and improve care models , ensuring they are person and family-centred, while promoting staff potential. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and health care issues , alongside experience in managing and supervising a diverse team. 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 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. Enquiries to: Ju Wang Position: Nursing Director - OutpatientsPhone: 0466 459 127E-mail: Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 21 March 2025 Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information Advertised: 06 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 21 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr