iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable from 6:30 AM ACST until 9:30 AM ACST Saturday 25 May 2024 while we undertake scheduled maintenance.

SA Health
Job reference: 858481
Location: 5168 - NOARLUNGA CENTRE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Noarlunga Hospital - Mental Health Services
• Salary $100,343 - $107,279 p.a. (pro rata) RN2A | Part Time, 29 hours p.w. Ongoing Contract

Join our Team at Noarlunga Hospital and make a difference in our patient's Mental Health journeys. 

The Noarlunga Emergency Mental Health Services is available 24 hours a day and works closely with the Noarlunga Hospital Emergency Department to assess and support people with diagnosed or suspected mental illness and related disorders. 

About the Role:

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow and coordination of beds within the SALHN Adult Mental Health Services. You will provide daily support of established systems that function over a 24-hour period. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a team and addressing inconsistencies in between practice and policies/procedures. 
• Keeping up to date with professional standards of practice, implementing and monitoring evidence based on care, quality and safety initiatives. 
• Dealing appropriately with mental health consumers and their families. 
• Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration or other incidents and escalating appropriately. 

Essential Requirements:

• Must be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate.
• Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice. 
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse (can be Full Time Equivalent or Post Registration Experience)
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and direction of staff.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

What To Know More? Contact: Abhinav Saini, Nurse Manager, on 0402 385 066, or  

Application Closing Date:   11.55 pm Sunday 19th May 2024

Attachments:

• 858481 - Associate Nurse Unit Manager Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

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.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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. Job ref: 858481

Flexibility Statement
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.