Are you a seasoned clinical expert ready to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and frontline excellence? A major South Australian health network is seeking a visionary leader to take the helm of a critical surgical unit.
In this pivotal role, you won’t just manage a ward; you will shape the future of patient outcomes. You will serve as the cultural architect of your team, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and every staff member is empowered to reach their full potential.
The Mission
As a cornerstone of clinical operations, you will provide the essential coordination of care delivery within a fast-paced surgical setting. Your leadership will ensure that quality, safety, and continuity are not just goals, but daily realities for every patient and family under your care.
What You Will Do
- Lead with Impact: Direct line management and leadership of a diverse multidisciplinary team.
- Drive Excellence: Operationalise corporate risk management and quality improvement frameworks to ensure world-class safety standards.
- Innovate Care: Lead the evolution of person- and family-centred models of care.
- Manage Resources: Exercise due diligence in overseeing unit resources, recruitment, and financial planning.
- Mentor the Future: Cultivate a coaching culture, supporting the professional development of nursing staff and students.
Who You Are
- A Registered Expert: Significant post-registration experience with demonstrated competence in surgical and paediatric nursing.
- A Proven Leader: Experience in management roles with highly developed skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and complex problem-solving.
- A Change Agent: Ability to facilitate change management and implement evidence-based research into practice.
- A Collaborative Partner: Skilled at building deep professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external community organisations.
The Requirements
- Current registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
- Compliance with Category A immunisation requirements
