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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Salary: RN/M3 $125,183 to $130,779 p.a. (pro-rata)
• Temporary Full-time position working up to 3 April 2026 (Part-time and job-share options to be considered)

Exciting Career Opportunity: Nurse Manager at Port Lincoln Hospital!

Are you a skilled and dedicated nurse ready to take on a leadership role? Port Lincoln Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire and make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive and community-focused environment.

Overview

As the Nurse Manager, you will:

• Use clinical knowledge and experience to provide support services to both Nurse/Midwife Unit Managers and Nursing Directors in nursing/midwifery practice and services in areas including but not limited to staffing methodologies, recruitment and selection, human resource management, financial administration, patient flow, bed and resource management, accreditation and risk management processes and information systems management.
• Lead and support a team of nursing/midwifery professionals and multidisciplinary staff, ensuring high-quality and continuous patient care.
• Be accountable for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery practices and multidisciplinary activities, addressing any inconsistencies between practice and policy.
• Foster a positive work culture, enhancing team performance and ensuring excellent patient/client outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse, Midwife, or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practicing certificate.
• At least 3 years of post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing and/or midwifery practice, adhering to relevant standards.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and supervising students, enrolled nurses, and less experienced staff.
• Highly developed skills in communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and lead change management efforts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer software.
• Knowledge in Health Information Systems

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

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

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: 897047

Enquiries

Name: Wendy Hermel

Title: Director of Nursing & Midwifery

Phone: 08 7669 1257

E-mail: Wendy.Hermel@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

27 March 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

 897047 - RN3- Nurse Manager - Role Description amended .pdf

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