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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary   RN-2A  $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time positions 

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our dynamic team. As an ANUM, you will provide high-quality nursing services across a variety of healthcare settings, leveraging your expertise to support both patient care and team development. You will play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care. With a focus on professional growth, you will continue to develop from a competent to a proficient practitioner while maintaining accountability for your own practice and delegated responsibilities.

In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and fellow ANUMs to promote continuity and consistency of care. You will assist in implementing practice changes, support workforce management through rostering and recruitment, and contribute to financial and supply planning. Your ability to lead, support, and collaborate within the team will be essential in fostering a positive work environment and ensuring the smooth operation of the ward or service. If you are a dedicated nursing professional looking to step into a leadership role with real impact, we encourage you to apply.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced nursing professional who is ready to take on a leadership role as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. You will bring strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

🔹 Qualifications & Registration – Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, holding a current practising certificate.

🔹 Skills & Abilities – Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

🔹 Experience – Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse, with demonstrated competence in nursing practice and experience supervising less experienced staff.

🔹 Knowledge – Understanding of ANUM responsibilities, healthcare legislation, industry standards, and Quality Improvement Systems within a healthcare setting.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

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 refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. 

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 898327

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 898327 RD Associate Nurse Unit Manger - NEGB General Medicine.pdf

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