The Associate Nurse Unit Manager role in the Paediatric Outpatient Department offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a senior nurse leader, providing support to the Nursing/Midwifery Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in the leadership of nurses/midwives in the ward/unit/service. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with other AN/MUM and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide support to the Nursing/Midwifery Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in the leadership of nurses/midwives in the ward/unit/service.
* Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with other AN/MUM and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent.
* Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in implementing practice changes and undertaking ward/unit/service management responsibilities.
* Acknowledge accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a combination of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. Key requirements include:
* Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
* Effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines while working under minimal supervision.
* 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.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that contribute to a healthy work-life balance, including:
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
* Salary package offering a range of benefits, including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, and groceries.
* Access to Fitness Passport, a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
* Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital.
* Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
* Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Others
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our organisation is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, and we encourage applicants who share our passion and commitment to joining our team.