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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Community Nursing, Port Lincoln
• Salary: RN/M3 $118,997 - $123,272 p.a.
• Temporary Full-time position working up to 14 August 2026

Join SA Health as a Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Nursing (Full-Time, Temporary Contract) in Eyre and Western Region!

Overview

SA Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to oversee Nursing Services for Community Nursing within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN). Based in Port Lincoln, this pivotal role will support and enhance patient care within the EFNLHN Port Lincoln Community Health unit.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and operational management of a diverse range of nursing programs and services, including Outpatient Services, Hospital Avoidance Services, Palliative Care Services, Diabetes Services, Breast Care Services, Prostate Care Services, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services, Chronic Disease Services, Pain Specialist Services, Restorative Care, Aged Care Assessment Program, and Country Health Connect Nursing Services.

Your primary focus will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care that aligns with the Department of Health Framework, SA Department of Health and Wellbeing (DHW), and the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network's strategic directions. This includes contributing to planning, achieving service delivery KPIs, reporting and evaluating nursing programs, working across Government and communities to provide coordinated and integrated services, directing resources to ensure access and equity for those in greatest need, and continually improving the quality and safety of services to achieve Aged Care, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and National Safety and Quality Health Service standards (NSQHS).

Additionally, you will work closely with the nursing team and other stakeholders on models of care and workforce initiatives, leveraging your clinical knowledge and experience to provide support services in areas such as staffing methodologies, recruitment and selection, human resource management, financial administration, patient flow, resource management, accreditation, risk management processes, and information systems management.

To be successful in this role, you must be a Registered Nurse or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding or eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.

This is a remarkable opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of South Australians while working for a respected and innovative healthcare provider. SA Health offers competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Don't miss this chance to join a dedicated team and contribute to the exceptional healthcare services provided by SA Health. Apply now for this Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Nursing (Full-Time, Temporary Contract) position, with a contract end date of 2026-08-14.

For more information about working for SA Health, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 899929

Enquiries

Name: Karen Crossman

Title: Clinical Operations Manager-Nursing

Phone: 8626 1310

E-mail: karen.crossman@sa.gov.au

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

Application Closing Date

24 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

 899929 - RN3A - Nurse Unit Manager-Specialist Nursing-Role Description.pdf

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