Nurse Unit Manager - RAH Emergency Department

Job Description

Job no: 892047Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary RN-3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. (pro rata)+ superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Permanent and temporary part-time positions working 34.5 hours per week About the Role As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert clinical nursing care to individuals or groups, ensuring the highest standards of patient outcomes. With significant autonomy in decision-making, you will provide leadership in various clinical settings, guiding nurses to achieve excellence in care. You will lead innovative projects and programs designed to enhance service delivery and contribute your expertise to improve patient and client outcomes. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive, develop, and shape the future of nursing practice. In this pivotal position, you will be accountable for both nursing and multidisciplinary outcomes, taking the initiative to address any discrepancies between practice and policy. Your leadership will guide the development of your team's performance while cultivating a positive workplace culture. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care, where your commitment to excellence will drive continuous improvement and ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of care possible. About You Join Our Team: Seeking an Experienced and Dynamic Nurse/Midwife Leader! We are looking for a dedicated and skilled professional who is passionate about nursing leadership. To thrive in this role, you should demonstrate the following: Registered Nurse with Experience: At least 5 years of post-registration experience, with the ability to supervise and support less experienced staff and students. Leadership and Communication Skills: Proven expertise in leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, and fostering team collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting. Change Management and Innovation: Demonstrated ability to lead change, promote consumer engagement, and apply innovative solutions in healthcare settings. In-Depth Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation, safety and quality standards, and contemporary nursing issues in Australia. 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. Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 7 February 2025 Enquiries to: Daniela Duffield Position: Nurse ManagerPhone: 70740643E-mail: #J-18808-Ljbffr