Surgical Services Nurse Unit Leader

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Public transport

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Kate Hill Ward - Nurse Unit Manager at Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide leads the nursing team delivering surgical care, providing clinical and operational leadership, and guiding service delivery with a patient- and family-centred approach.

You will drive outcomes, mentor staff, and implement quality improvements within a supportive, collaborative environment. Applicants must be registered nurses with leadership experience and a commitment to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• 3 years post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
• Experience in management and leadership roles
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to foster staff development and a positive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
• Coordinate quality improvement processes within span of control
• Lead and mentor the nursing team and act as a role model
• Develop a learning environment and coach team members
• Drive changes to local processes to meet service needs and improve outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Staff development

Job description

The Kate Hill Ward - Nurse Unit Manager at Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide leads the nursing team delivering surgical care, providing clinical and operational leadership, and guiding service delivery with a patient- and family-centred approach.

You will drive outcomes, mentor staff, and implement quality improvements within a supportive, collaborative environment. Applicants must be registered nurses with leadership experience and a commitment to high standards of care.