Emergency Department

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 894268
**Location**: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge**:

- **RN/M2A | Part Time (0.63 FTE) Contract | Ongoing**:

- **Salary $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)**

**Lead with Care, Empower with Knowledge. Elevate Your Nursing Career with Us**

Are you a passionate, experienced nurse/midwife ready to take on a leadership role and make a meaningful impact in our Emergency Department? We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic healthcare team and help us provide outstanding patient care. This is your opportunity to be part of an organisation where you can grow, lead, and inspire while making a real difference in the lives of your patients.

**Your Role**:
As a Clinical Nurse/Midwife, you will provide expert nursing and/or midwifery services across a variety of health settings. This role is perfect for someone who is looking to progress from competent to proficient practitioner, with the added responsibility of supporting the Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager. You'll work closely with staff, provide guidance, and develop new practice initiatives while ensuring a seamless, person-centred approach to patient care. Key Responsibilities:

- Provide proficient, clinical nursing or midwifery care in the Emergency Department, with a focus on person-centred outcomes.
- Assist in managing day-to-day ward/unit responsibilities, including performance management, staffing, rostering, and supply planning.
- Lead and mentor a team of nurses and midwives, guiding them towards excellence in patient care.
- Play an integral role in promoting a learning culture by supporting education and development of staff at all levels.
- Participate in clinical research, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support change management and drive the adoption of best practices within the team.

**What We're Looking For**:

- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Nurse/Midwife with a current practicing certificate.
- A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, with a passion for leadership and staff development.
- Effective communication skills, and the ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and negotiate effectively.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to professional development and a desire to drive change in clinical practice.

**Why Join Us?**

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to truly make a difference in the healthcare field. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With opportunities for personal growth and professional development, this is the place to take your career to the next level.

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**About the Region**

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

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**Applicant Information**
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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

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. **Job ref**:894268.**

**Enquiries**

Jessica O'Dea
Acting Nurse Unit Manager ED - Chemo
Phone: 8535 6712

**Application Closing Date**

26 February 2025 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

894268 RN2 Assoc Nurse Midwife Unit Manager Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Registered Nurse - Emergency.pdf

About Murray Bridge Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-ti