ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER - CRAMOND PICU

at  SA Government SA HEALTH

SA HEALTH

Job reference: 891774
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE SOUTH
Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South
• Salary RN2 $103,353 to $110,497 pa + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time temporary up to 18 Apr 2025

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced mental health nursing professional to join our team in a leadership capacity. To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications and Expertise: Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Proven leadership skills, ability to coordinate and support nursing staff, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care.
• Clinical Competence and Experience: Extensive experience in managing complex mental health needs, supervising nursing staff, and implementing change management in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of mental health nursing theories, quality improvement systems, relevant legislation, and advanced computer literacy in clinical systems like CBIS and EPAS.

If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a skilled mental health professional looking to step into a leadership position? As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) in the Cramond Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), you will play a key role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in leading a dedicated team of mental health nurses. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, specialist mental health care to consumers with complex needs, while also driving consistency and continuity of care within the unit. Your responsibilities will include assisting with unit management tasks such as rostering, recruitment, performance management, and work allocation, as well as implementing practice changes to enhance care delivery.
In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct and comprehensive nursing care, engage in individual case management, and lead education, counselling, and group work to support consumer health and recovery. As a clinical leader, you’ll mentor and develop less experienced staff, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional mental health care and are ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to join our team and make a difference.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced mental health nursing professional to join our team in a leadership capacity. To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications and Expertise: Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Proven leadership skills, ability to coordinate and support nursing staff, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care.
• Clinical Competence and Experience: Extensive experience in managing complex mental health needs, supervising nursing staff, and implementing change management in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of mental health nursing theories, quality improvement systems, relevant legislation, and advanced computer literacy in clinical systems like CBIS and EPAS