Overview
- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health
- Location based in Balaklava
- Salary: $100,343 – $107,279 p.a (pro rata) – RN/M2A
- Ongoing Part Time Contract – 16 hours per week / 7 day roster
About the Role
Are you an experienced Nurse or Midwife looking to take the next step in your career? We invite you to apply for the position of Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in Community Nursing, where your skills and passion for patient care will shine!
In this dynamic role, you will provide high-quality nursing and midwifery services across various health service settings, supporting the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in leading our dedicated team. Your experience and expertise will help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, while ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver proficient, person-centred clinical care and oversee patient care plans.
- Collaborate with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to implement practice changes and manage service delivery.
- Lead and mentor less experienced staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Engage in clinical teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide shift-by-shift leadership, ensuring continuity and consistency of care.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- A current practicing certificate and at least 3 years of post-registration experience.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to various healthcare settings.
- A commitment to cultural respect and understanding of contemporary health issues.
Why Join Us?
At Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare while supporting our staff’s professional development. You will play a vital role in shaping patient care and enhancing community health outcomes.
Our region offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
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Applicant Information
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 click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
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:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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.
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 881450.