AddressJob reference: 866287
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Nursing & Midwifery Services, Port Augusta
- Salary: $121,537 - $126,970 p.a (pro rata) - Temporary Part Time (up to 31 December 2024) - RN/M3
The Midwife/Nurse Unit Manager Role
The Midwife/Nurse Unit Manager uses their clinical knowledge and experience to provide the pivotal co-ordination of patient/client care delivery in a patient/client care area within a Health Unit/Community Service. The main focus of this role is the line management, coordination and leadership of nursing/midwifery and/or multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve continuity and quality of patient/client care and outcomes.
Employees in this role accept accountability for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery practices and/or multidisciplinary outcomes in the specific practice setting; for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy; and for developing team performance and a positive work culture in the interest of patient/client outcomes.
Must be 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.
Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
This is a part time vacancy, working 40 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
The Region
When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Port Augusta is located 3 hours drive north of Adelaide at the top of the Spencer Gulf. Often known as the "Crossroads of Australia", the junction of 3 major highways. A good-sized country town with real estate opportunities, plenty of shopping facilities, outdoor activities, local cinemas and many eateries. Walking trails, fishing opportunities, natural wonders and heritage sites to explore.
About Port Augusta.pdf
Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing
Looking for a change in scenery? – Midwifery
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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
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: 866287
Enquiries
Name: Ben Russ
Title: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8668 7895
E-mail: *********@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Thursday 30th May 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
866287 Midwife-Nurse Unit Manager Job Pack.pdf
JCS+Registered+Midwife+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
