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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie Regional Health Service, Emergency Department
• Salary: RN/M2A - $107,487 to $114,917 p.a. 
• Employment: Permanent Full Time Contract
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Lead with Confidence. Care with Compassion. Make Every Moment Count.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to support our Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the fast-paced Emergency Department at Port Pirie Regional Health Service. In this leadership role, you’ll deliver person-centered clinical care and manage individual cases, while also mentoring less experienced staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance Patient Care: Collaborate with the NUM and fellow ANUMs to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Drive Improvements: Assist in implementing practice changes that enhance patient outcomes.
• Support Management Tasks: Work alongside the NUM on performance evaluations, recruitment, staffing, and financial planning.

If you’re ready to inspire your team and make a meaningful impact in emergency care, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference every day!

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practicing certificate.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-registration nursing experience, or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Clinical Competence: Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, person-centered clinical care in a fast-paced environment.

About PPRHS - Emergency Department

Our Emergency Department (ED) delivers 24/7 urgent and emergency care to the local community and surrounding regional areas within the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network(YNLHN).  As a key regional service, the ED provides:

• Assessment and management of acute medical, surgical and trauma presentations
• Stabilisation and coordination of higher-acuity transfers when required
• Collaborative care with inpatient wards, perioperative services and regional retrieval teams
• A supportive, team-based environment with strong clinical leadership

Why Work in the ED at Port Pirie?

• Diverse case mix with strong exposure to rural and regional emergency presentations
• Opportunity to work autonomously while supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Close-knit, community-focused environment
• Access to professional development and upskilling opportunities

Lifestyle Benefits – Port Pirie

Located in regional South Australia, Port Pirie offers affordable living, coastal access, and a welcoming community - ideal for those seeking work-life balance without compromising on clinical experience.

Why Choose Us?

YNLHN is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.  Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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 A

Ready to lead when it matters most?

Join our ED as an ANUM and help shape exceptional patient care, support your team, and grow your leadership career.  Apply today!

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 943862

Application Closing Date : 22 July 2026 - 11.55PM

Got Questions? Contact

Jem Cadiz
Nurse Management Administration
Phone: 0470 558 079
E-mail: jemjem.cadiz@sa.gov.au 

Attachments

943862 RN2A Assoc Nurse Midwife Unit Mgr - Emergency Department Role Description.pdf

RN - Emergency Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines