Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service - Medical Ward
• Salary: RN/M2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro-rata)  + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions available: Permanent, Temporary, Full-time & Part-time, working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

A fantastic opportunity not to be missed, this role calls for a self-starter with high energy who enjoys the rewards and challenges that come with working within a large regional hospital. With excellent educational opportunities combined with the chance to use a broad range of skills, you will join a vibrant and supportive team at Mount Gambier Hospital as an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager. In this integral role, you will provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing/midwifery care and individual case management to patients in a defined clinical area. Overseeing the provision of nursing/midwifery care within a team/unit, you will participate in clinical teaching, overseeing learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience. In addition, you will assist in the implementation of practice change as well as take on management responsibilities.

Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, you will hold a current practising certificate with notable clinical experience. It is essential that you have demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice. With the ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the healthcare setting, you will bring to the table extensive experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses. Effective skills in communication, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution is required, and you will have a successful background working within a multidisciplinary team reflecting experience in leading change management. Previous experience in maintaining relationships with non-government organisations or other government organisations will also hold you in good stead for this role.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

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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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:911447

Enquiries

Kristen Bickley

Position: Nurse Manager Medical Ward

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Application Closing Date

27 August week close PM

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

Attachments

LCLHN Role Description - RN2A ANUM MGDHS

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