Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Spinal Rehabilitation Unit - Repat Health Precinct

Job no: 920080

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park - Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

- Salary RN-2A $103,353 -$110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

- Permanent part-time working 24 hours per week

About the Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing or midwifery career and play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care? As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you’ll combine your clinical expertise with supportive leadership to ensure the smooth and effective running of the ward, unit, or service. You’ll work closely with the Nurse or Midwife Unit Manager to guide and mentor your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to practice improvement, continuity of care, and the overall quality of patient outcomes. You’ll take an active role in staff development, resource management, and day-to-day operational responsibilities while supporting the implementation of positive change. As an ANUM, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care, making a real difference to both patients and colleagues every day.

About You

You’re a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional who leads with integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence. With a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care, you bring a blend of experience, professionalism, and adaptability to every challenge.

- Qualified and Registered Professional – Registered (or eligible) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practising certificate relevant to your specialty.

- Experienced Clinician – Minimum of three years’ post-registration experience with proven competence in your area of practice and experience mentoring or supervising others.

- Collaborative and Effective Communicator – Skilled in teamwork, problem solving, conflict resolution, and fostering positive professional relationships.

- Knowledgeable and Adaptable Practitioner – Sound understanding of healthcare legislation, standards, and quality improvement, with the ability to think creatively and work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

- Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.

- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.

- Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading.

- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, and voluntary flu vaccination.

- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services.

- Flexible Work Arrangements: Support for part-time and flexible working arrangements.

- Employee Recognition: Awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions.

- Career Opportunities: Growth within the SA Health system across metropolitan and regional sites.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications.

- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.

- SA Health Services are required to implement the vaccine preventive disease policy.

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 November 2025

Enquiries

Cheryll Holland
Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 8222 1699
E-mail: cheryll.holland@sa.gov.au

Job ref: 920080

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