Midwifery/Nursing Unit Manager - Family Clinic

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $114,560 - $119,682 p.a. - RN/M3 - Ongoing Full-Time

Nurse/Midwife Unit Managers use 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.

In this role you will 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.

You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse AND Midwife with the Nursing/Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and hold a current practicing certificate.

COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) Directions 2022 No 7 to work in SA Health/health care setting.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 806631