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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-2A  $103,353 - $110,497  p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 26/6/26 
• 7 day rotating roster 

About the Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care while supporting the leadership team in the smooth operation of the ward, unit, or service. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to consolidate their clinical expertise, develop their leadership skills, and guide less experienced staff towards excellence in patient care. You will be accountable for maintaining professional practice standards, ensuring consistency of care, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for both patients and your colleagues.

In this role, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to implement best practice initiatives, support operational management, and drive positive change within the team. Your portfolio will involve responsibilities such as workforce planning, recruitment, rostering, and performance management, all while ensuring the highest standard of patient-centred care. If you are a proactive and motivated nurse looking to expand your leadership capabilities while making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to join our team and help shape the future of healthcare.

About You

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled professional who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Current registration with the Nursing Board of Australia and eligibility for a practising certificate.

• At least 3 years’ post-registration experience or classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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: 900338

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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

 900338 RD 5EW2 Associate Nurse Unit Manager.pdf

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