• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Tumby Bay MPS
• Salary: $100,343 - $107,279 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + allowances - RN/RM2A
• Ongoing Full Time (over a 5 day roster)

Join Our Team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Aged Care!
Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse looking to advance your career in aged care? Tumby Bay MPS is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Nurse Unit Manager to support our Residential Aged Care Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed team while making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
About the Role:
As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide crucial support to the Nurse Unit Manager, leading a team of Nurses and Care Workers to ensure the highest standards of care. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with the nursing team.
• Assisting in implementing practice changes to enhance service delivery.
• Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with ward/unit management tasks, including performance management, recruitment, staffing, leave management, and financial planning.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Proven experience in supervising student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant computer applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritize workloads under minimal supervision.
• Creative and flexible approach to addressing challenges in the healthcare setting.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, standards, codes, and competency frameworks.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems applicable to healthcare settings.
• Awareness of contemporary nursing/midwifery and healthcare issues.

The Region
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to our aged care residents

Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
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.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a passionate team in aged care, we want to hear from you!
Enquiries
Robyn Barratt
Administration Officer
Phone: 8688 2107
E-mail: robyn.barratt2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
24 November 2024, 11:55PM
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