Take the lead in one of regional South Australia’s busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments.

As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you’ll provide pivotal clinical and operational leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, high-quality, and compassionate emergency care for the Limestone Coast community.

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee the coordination of patient flow, resource management, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery. You’ll play a vital role in shaping service excellence, supporting your team to thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Nursing Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate clinical services, staffing, and resources to maintain safe and effective patient flow.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability.
• Lead change and innovation to enhance emergency care delivery and patient outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

• A Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with current AHPRA registration and significant emergency nursing experience.
• A confident and collaborative leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in managing people, resources, and clinical systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to excellence in patient care, staff wellbeing, and continuous service improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive and advance your career
• Job security and financial incentives: 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 $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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)  
• 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 (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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 918021

Enquiries

Caitlynn Haggett
Business Support Officer
Phone: 71176554
E-mail: Caitlynn.Haggett@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

5 November 2025, 11:55PM

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

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