Associate Nurse Unit Manager

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla Norrie
• RN/M2A | Part Time 0.54 FTE | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata)
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Theatre and play a key role in leading surgical care, supporting staff development, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

In this role as the Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre, you will provide high-quality nursing and/or midwifery services, consolidating your expertise through experience and ongoing development. You'll support the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in leading the theatre team, guiding and mentoring less experienced staff, and ensuring accountability for safe and effective practice. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will undertake a portfolio of management duties including supporting practice changes, coordinating staffing and rostering, managing resources, and promoting continuity of care. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your leadership skills with hands-on clinical expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

About You:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• This is a part time vacancy, working 40 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 912971

Want To Know More?Contact:

Renee Anderson - Nurse Management Facilitator, ,

Application Closing Date: Friday 19th September PM

Attachments:

912971 RN/M2A Role

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