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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary   RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team within our dynamic healthcare environment. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a defined clinical area. Your clinical knowledge and experience will be key to ensuring continuity of care and the achievement of positive health outcomes for our patients and clients.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a critical role in guiding and supporting nursing, midwifery, and multidisciplinary team members. You will lead by example, promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture, and be accountable for aligning practice with policy and professional standards. This is a rewarding opportunity to drive clinical excellence, influence care outcomes, and make a meaningful impact within your team and the broader community.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced nursing professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to lead with integrity, vision, and clinical expertise.

• Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate and minimum 3 years’ experience

• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills

• Proven ability to lead care improvements, change management, and team development

• Sound knowledge of healthcare legislation, safety standards, and clinical best practice

 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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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.

Job ref: 902814

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

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

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