Overview
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elmhaven Aged Care – Streaky Bay
- Salary: $100,343 – $107,279 p.a. (pro rata) – RN/M2A
- Ongoing Full Time or Part Time (hours to be negotiated), over a 7 day roster
Overview
In this pivotal management position, you will provide support to the Nurse Unit Manager in the leadership of nurses within Elmhaven Aged Care – Streaky Bay. Promoting continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with other Nurse Unit Managers, you will contribute to the implementation of practice changes and undertake service management responsibilities. These will include performance management processes, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation and attendance management; financial and supplies planning and monitoring. Utilising your nursing skills and knowledge, you will support and work collaboratively with less experienced members of the nursing team.
Benefits
- 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.
- Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available
- Work/life balance – many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
About Us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.
Eyre and far North Local Health Network (EFN LHN) provides a range of residential care services under the brand of Country Health Connect. We are part of SA Health and provide a range of high quality services that aim to enrich people’s lives regardless of their health and support requirements, financial circumstances or lifestyle preferences
We have a dedicated team at Elmhaven Aged Care who are compassionate, caring and highly professional individuals. Our staff members and volunteers play an integral role in the health and wellbeing of residents by providing companionship and support and encouraging independence. We know that maintaining the link between family, friends and the local community enriches the quality of life of our care recipients.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
About you
- You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
- 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife
- Prior experience of giving supervision to student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
- Use your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain a cohesive multidisciplinary team and resolve local or immediate nursing care problems.
- Ability to be creative, innovative, and flexible when approaching issues with the healthcare setting and be able to prioritise your workload
- Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing/midwifery and health care issues, and Quality Improve Systems as applied to a health care setting
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.
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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)
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.
For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 858271
Enquiries
Lesley Hawker
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8626 1127
E-mail: Lesley.Hawker@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
20 May 2024, 11.55PM
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 858271