Overview
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Tranmere
- Salary RN-2A $100,343 – $107,279 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full-time temporary up to 1/2/25
About the Role
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will play a key role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent in leading and managing our dedicated nursing team. You will work closely with the NUM to ensure the delivery of high-quality, consistent care across the unit, collaborating with other ANUMs and healthcare staff to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement. Your leadership will help to create a positive and supportive work environment where nurses can thrive and patients receive exceptional care.
In this dynamic role, you will take on a variety of responsibilities, including assisting with staffing, rostering, and leave management, as well as supporting recruitment and performance management processes. You will also be involved in the financial and supplies planning and monitoring to ensure the smooth operation of the unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse looking to expand their leadership skills while contributing to the development of a highly skilled and motivated team.
About You
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated mental health nurse to join our team, bringing both clinical expertise and strong leadership qualities. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing excellent care to individuals with complex mental health needs while fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Registered Nurse with current practising certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
- Proven leadership and communication skills, with experience in managing teams and facilitating change.
- At least three years post-registration experience in mental health nursing, including the supervision and coordination of staff.
- Strong knowledge of mental health nursing theories, policies, and legislation, with a focus on recovery-based approaches.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we’re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 886192