Burra Hospital - Associate Nurse Unit Manager
About The Position
Burra Hospital is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to contribute to high-quality patient care and support the nursing team in effective healthcare delivery. The role supports clinical leadership, nursing-care delivery, team coordination, staff mentoring, day-to-day service delivery, and continuous improvement. The position is a full-time temporary contract at 1.0 FTE, ending up to 26 February 2027. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager works in support of the Nurse Unit Manager, helping lead nursing and midwifery staff and undertaking management responsibilities including performance management, recruitment, rostering, and financial planning. The role also contributes to consistent care and the implementation of practice changes. The employer is Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), which describes itself as an inclusive and diverse workplace and notes that flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed. Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal-history and immunisation requirements, including the stated screening checks for the position.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a practising certificate.
- Strong leadership, communication, and education skills.
- Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliance with appropriate immunisation requirements.
- Required screening includes a DHS Working With Children Check, DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Check, and National Police Certificate for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
Responsibilities
- Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with the team.
- Assist in implementing practice changes under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager.
- Provide leadership to nursing and midwifery staff in the health service in support of the Nurse Unit Manager.
- Undertake management responsibilities, including performance management, recruitment, rostering, and financial planning.
- Support clinical leadership, team coordination, staff mentoring, day-to-day service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Salary of $107,487 to $114,917 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
- Salary sacrifice/packaging benefits.
- Leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed.
- Relocation support eligibility information is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
