Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Job no: 914821

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary RN-2A $103,353 - $110,497p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time and part-time temporary positions up to 30/6/26

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality nursing services across a variety of health care settings. You will use your clinical expertise and experience to deliver safe, person-centred care while supporting the growth and development of less experienced staff. This role is ideal for a skilled nurse who is ready to build on their competence and step into a leadership position, taking accountability for their own practice while fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture.

In this role, you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and other Associate Nurse Unit Managers to ensure continuity and consistency of care. You will actively contribute to service delivery by assisting with practice improvements, implementing change, and managing key ward and unit responsibilities. From supporting performance management and recruitment to overseeing rostering, staffing, and resource planning, you will help shape a positive and efficient work environment that benefits both staff and patients. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities and make a real difference in patient care.

About You

You are an experienced and dedicated nursing professional who is ready to step into a leadership role, supporting both staff and patients through high-quality, person-centred care. You bring a balance of clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a collaborative approach to your work.

• Registered Nurse with current registration (or eligibility) with the Nursing Board of Australia, and at least 3 years' post-registration experience (or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse).
• Strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated competence in your area of nursing practice, with experience supervising and guiding less experienced nurses and students.
• Sound knowledge of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager role, relevant legislation, standards and quality improvement systems within a healthcare setting.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus 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: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Tracy Robinson

Position: Nurse Manager

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 3 October 2025

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

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Advertised: 18 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time