Associate Nurse Unit Manager

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital – Eyre Ward B
• Salary: RN/M2A  $103,353 to $110,497 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
• Permanent Part time position working 24 hours per week, over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Eyre Ward B

Take the next step in your nursing career at Port Lincoln Hospital. We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Eyre Ward B team. In this dynamic leadership role, you'll guide and support a diverse team, enhance patient care, and contribute to continuous improvement within a vibrant and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As an ANUM, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality care across the ward. You'll assist with leadership duties, including:

• Coordinating daily operations and ensuring continuity of care
• Implementing practice changes and managing staffing, rostering, and leave
• Mentoring and developing staff, including students and less experienced nurses
• Managing performance processes and supporting team members in their professional growth

What We're Looking For:

• Current registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• At least 3 years post-registration experience, or classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
• Proven ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Experience in staff supervision and knowledge of healthcare legislation and quality improvement systems

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 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

Port Lincoln Hospital a modern 48-bed hospital complete with Special Care unit, Chemotherapy/Renal dialysis Unit and Operating Rooms facilities. There is a wide range of visiting surgeons and the facility provides medical, special care, surgical, obstetric, palliative care and services for children. Situated in a beautiful coastal location, Port Lincoln Hospital is one of four rural general hospitals in South Australia, and has a range of clinical specialties along with a large and stable workforce.

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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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) 
• 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. Job ref: 919175

Enquiries

Jacqueline Ogilvy
Position: Nurse Manager
Phone:
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

14 November week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

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