ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER NORTH 2, ORTHOPAEDICS AND PLASTICS

at  SA Government SA HEALTH

SA HEALTH

Job reference: 891646
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE
Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• Salary RN-2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled nursing or midwifery professional to join our team. To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and adapt creatively to challenges.
• Experience: At least 3 years of post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife, with proven expertise in relevant nursing practice and supervising less experienced staff.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of relevant legislation, standards, ethics, and quality improvement systems, along with awareness of contemporary nursing/midwifery and healthcare issues.

ABOUT CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert care in diverse health service settings while continuing to develop from a competent to proficient practitioner. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality services, embrace accountability for your practice, and guide and support less experienced staff as they grow in their careers. Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and other senior staff, you’ll help ensure continuity and consistency of care across the ward or unit.
Beyond clinical care, you’ll play an integral part in leadership and management, contributing to practice improvements, workforce development, and operational excellence. You’ll assist with responsibilities such as performance management, recruitment, rostering, and financial planning. This dynamic role is ideal for someone who is passionate about both clinical practice and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, making a meaningful impact on patients and the healthcare team alike. Join us and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team!

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled nursing or midwifery professional to join our team. To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and adapt creatively to challenges.
• Experience: At least 3 years of post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife, with proven expertise in relevant nursing practice and supervising less experienced staff.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of relevant legislation, standards, ethics, and quality improvement systems, along with awareness of contemporary nursing/midwifery and healthcare issues