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* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
* RN/M2A | Part Time Contract 0.84 FTE | Ongoing
Job no: 901251
Work type: Part time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
* RN/M2A | Part Time Contract 0.84 FTE | Ongoing
* Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata)
Join Our Team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager: Lead with Compassion and Expertise
Are you a skilled nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for an experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our leadership team and help provide high-quality care in our ward/unit/service.
About The Role
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in leading the nursing team and overseeing daily unit operations. Your responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of compassionate, person-centered care while maintaining compliance with health standards and promoting a supportive environment for staff development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the nursing/midwifery team to ensure high standards of care are consistently maintained.
* Promote continuity and consistency of care by collaborating with other AN/MUM and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager.
* Assist in implementing practice changes to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
* Support in managing ward/unit/service operations, including performance management, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation, and attendance management.
* Assist in financial and supplies planning, as well as monitoring expenditures and resource usage.
* Mentor and develop less experienced staff through training, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure their continuous professional growth.
* Maintain accurate records, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to uphold clinical standards and regulatory compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are ready to grow their leadership skills and make a real impact on the lives of those in our care. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and leading by example, we want you on our team! Help us create a caring, supportive environment for both our residents and our staff.
What We’re Looking For
* Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
* Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
* Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
* Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
About Us
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. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
* We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving 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.
* Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing & Midwifery
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:
* 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: 901251
Enquiries
Leanne Thacker
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8535 6774
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
Thursday 12th June 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments
901251 RN/M2A Role Description.pdf
About Murray Bridge Factsheet.pdf
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Advertised: 15 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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