Nurse Unit Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the HaRTSS team as a Nurse Consultant / Nurse Unit Manager, where you will be responsible for: providing expert, holistic clinical nursing care to consumers affected by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV), leading and supporting nursing staff through education, training, and clinical leadership to promote integrated, safe, and high-quality DFV healthcare.

You will also use information systems and performance data to guide quality improvement, risk management, and adherence to corporate policies and nursing standards related to DFV care. You will maintain effective working relationships, manage conflicts, and responsibly oversee resources to ensure sustainable and efficient service delivery. As a Nurse Consultant you will apply specialist clinical expertise with significant independent decision-making and lead development of clinical protocols and DFV nursing practice standards. As Nurse Unit Manager you will provide clinical leadership to nursing teams, coordinate DFV programs, and hold accountability for nursing practice, policy compliance, and inclusive consumer care.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding or eligible for a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills, including advanced communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
• Proven experience in developing, embedding, and supporting Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) health assessment processes and documentation, with an emphasis on person- and family-centred, culturally diverse care.
• At least 3 years post-registration nursing experience, with competence in community nursing and experience in areas such as Sexual Health, Aboriginal Health, Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol, or Community Health.
• Ability to work flexibly and innovatively within a complex, changing environment, collaborating with leadership to foster positive culture and lead change management initiatives.

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
• Salary package includes a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program with access to gyms and pools across South Australia).
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions, state-of-the-art maternity and obstetric care services, community-based services, and specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient-centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through hospital and community services. Our values are Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence (CREATE Together).

You will be required to attach a 1–2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to submitting your application. The system may time out after one hour of inactivity.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. If you need further information on applying, go to SA Health Careers Site or the International Application Guide for international applicants.