Nurse Unit Manager

Job no: 912328

Work type: Full time

Location: Kangaroo Island

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Position based at Kangaroo Island Health Service
• Salary: RN/RM3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + allowances + salary sacrifice benefits
• Ongoing Full Time over a 5-day roster

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join Kangaroo Island Health Service as a Nurse Unit Manager, leading our dedicated aged care nursing and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. This pivotal leadership role involves coordinating patient care, managing resources, and fostering a positive work environment that supports staff development and continuous improvement. Be part of a community-focused service that values innovation, collaboration, and cultural respect.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is on Kangaroo Island). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

YOUR WORK LOCATION IS AS SPECIAL AS THE JOB YOU WILL DO

Here at Kangaroo Island, you will be just a short trip from the mainland by ferry or flight. You will experience a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and local experiences. We are abundant with wildlife, on land and in our seas. Enjoy the dramatic coastline and pristine beaches, with great food and wine where everyone is treated like a local. Click here to find out what you can do on your days off.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you passionate about leading teams and inspiring others to deliver exceptional care?
• Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can implement innovative solutions and drive positive change?
• Are you confident in managing resources and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve the best outcomes?
• Do you value culturally respectful practices and engaging meaningfully with Aboriginal communities?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Lead and coordinate nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity, quality, and safety in patient care delivery.
• Drive improvements in models of care, championing person and family-centred approaches aligned with best practice and evidence-based standards.
• Manage resources effectively including staffing, rostering, and budgets, while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and creating learning opportunities to build team capability and performance.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife within our organisation

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at:

HELP IS HERE

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: , or reach out to Sam Wyldheart, Director of Nursing and Midwifery on Phone: or via E-mail:

. Please also here for our Australian applicant guideline or if you are an international candidate here for our International applicant guidelines

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DON'T HESITATE Applications Close on Thursday 28 August 2025 at 11.55PM

Advertised: 14 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 28 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time