Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Monitored Bed Unit

Job Description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Monitored Bed Unit SA Health Job reference: 893171Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTAJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to Everyone Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta RN/M2A | Part Time 0.84 FTE | Ongoing Base Salary Range: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata) In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). Become a part of our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients in our community with your compassionate care and expertise! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family. You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing. Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN Site and Service: Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds. The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Relocation and Accommodation Assistance: Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here. Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply. About the Role: Step into a leadership role where you can make a real difference in patient care and staff development. As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide exceptional nursing and/or midwifery services across a variety of healthcare settings, building on your experience and advanced knowledge. As you grow from a competent to proficient practitioner, you'll take ownership of your practice standards, oversee delegated activities, and provide valuable guidance to less experienced staff. In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to lead and support a team of dedicated nurses and midwives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, consistent care. You’ll play an integral part in shaping practice improvements, implementing changes, and managing key operational aspects such as performance management, recruitment, staffing, rostering, and financial planning. Your leadership will foster a collaborative, thriving environment where patient care is always the priority. About You: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife. Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice. Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses. Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications. Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: This is a part-time vacancy, working 64 hours per fortnight, and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. 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. Want To Know More? Contact: Alison Hoare - Executive Officer/Director of Nursing , 8668 7506 , Application Closing Date: Thursday 6th February 2025 - 11.55PM Attachments: 893171 RN-M2A Role Description.pdf JCS+RegisteredNurse+final.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Flexibility Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr