Job Description

Job no: 779791

Work type: Part time

Location: Far North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Whyalla Community Health, Whyalla
• Salary $94,583 - $101,120 p.a (pro rata) - Temp. P/T 32 hrs p.w (to 30 June 2022) RN/M2A

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Transitional Care Package Coordinator will provide nursing and/or midwifery services in a variety of health service settings which has been consolidated by experience and/or further study with staff at this level developing from competent to proficient practitioners. Accepts accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff. Provide support to the Nursing/Midwifery Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in the leadership of nurses/midwives in the ward/unit/service.

Employees in this role will undertake a portfolio within which they will:

• Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with other AN/MUM and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent;
• Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in the implementation of practice changes; and
• Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in undertaking ward/unit/service management responsibilities, e.g. Performance management processes, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation and attendance management; financial and supplies planning and monitoring.
• Provide a broad range of services associated with packaged care including but not limited to Transitional Care Program
• Utilise Primary Health Care principles throughout the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of services and in consultation and negotiation with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate; enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice; have at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife; demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice and experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.

This is a part time vacancy, working 32 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Screening/Check and specific immunisation requirements. COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) Directions 2021 to work in SA Health/health care setting.

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

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.

When you join our dynamic workforce you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref:779791.

Advertised: 23 Feb 2022 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Mar 2022 Cen. Australia Daylight Time