- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
- Salary RN-3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full-time temporary up to 26/6/26
About the Role
Are you a dedicated and experienced nursing leader looking for your next challenge? As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in leading, coordinating, and managing nursing and multidisciplinary team activities to ensure high-quality, continuous patient care. Your leadership will drive excellence in clinical practice, resource management, and service delivery, creating a supportive and efficient environment for both staff and patients.
In this role, you will be accountable for nursing and multidisciplinary team outcomes, ensuring alignment with best practices and health policies. You will foster a positive and collaborative work culture, mentor and develop staff, and lead initiatives that enhance patient care and service improvement. If you are passionate about leadership, innovation, and delivering exceptional healthcare, we invite you to bring your expertise and make a meaningful impact in this rewarding role.
About You
We are seeking a skilled and passionate nursing or midwifery leader to join our team and drive excellence in patient care. Your expertise, leadership, and commitment to staff development will play a vital role in delivering high-quality services.
- Qualifications & Experience – Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years’ post-registration experience and proven leadership capabilities.
- Leadership & Communication – Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and promote change management.
- Teamwork & Innovation – Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and lead innovative, person-centred care models.
- Knowledge & Development – Sound understanding of relevant legislation, health standards, and the ability to foster staff growth and consumer engagement.
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.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 895011
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 14 March 2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
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