- Grow and expand your career with a team making a real difference to our community
- We can support with relocation and a life and career in balance, so you enjoy our scenic lifestyle opportunities.
Job reference: 919292
Location: 5280 - Millicent
Job status: Ongoing Full Time over a 5 day roster
Salary: RN/RM3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Step into a rewarding leadership position as the Nurse Unit Manager of Sheoak Lodge in Millicent, where you’ll oversee the coordination and delivery of high-quality residential aged care services. Millicent offers the perfect blend of relaxed coastal living, friendly community spirit and easy access to the Limestone Coast’s natural attractions - making it an ideal place to build your career and lifestyle.
In this pivotal role, you will use your clinical expertise and leadership capability to guide a multidisciplinary team, ensure excellence in resident care, and support a positive and progressive workplace culture. As a key leader within the service, you will work closely with the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and Midwifery to drive best practice, service improvement and safe, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership, coordination and oversight of care delivery to ensure continuity, quality and positive resident outcomes.
- Manage staffing, skill mix, rosters, resources and workflow to support safe and efficient operations.
- Lead quality, safety, and risk management processes using contemporary information systems and evidence-based practice.
- Foster a positive team culture, support performance development, and promote high standards of professional nursing practice.
Who We're Looking For:
- Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for aged care excellence?
- Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working positively with multidisciplinary teams, external partners and the local community?
- Are you an innovative problem-solver with the ability to lead change, enhance models of care and drive continuous improvement?
- Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor staff and build a culture that supports growth and high performance?
Our benefits
- Boost your take-home pay: Access to salary packaging and other benefits, including regional location allowance (as per award)
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and upskilling to help grow and pursue your career aspirations in nursing
- Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
- Personal-professional harmony: Our flexible working arrangements encourage the important balance between rewarding work and your own personal commitments and interests
- Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
- Relocation support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Mount Gambier with up to 3 months (Domestic) or up to 6 months (international) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes)
- Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
The Region
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
- Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
- Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures
- Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
- Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture
- Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living
Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
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)
- 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)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct 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.
Enquiries
Heather Ferguson
Administration Officer
Phone: 87330100
E-mail: Heather.Ferguson@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 1 December 2025, 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
919292 RN3A NUM Sheoak Lodge - Role Description.pdf
