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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-2A  $103,353 - $110,497 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• Over seven day roster over 24-hour period

About the role

As an Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent in leading and managing the nursing team within the unit. You will collaborate with other ANUMs to promote continuity and consistency of care, ensuring that high-quality care standards are met across the team. Your portfolio will focus on driving practice changes, helping the NUM with key responsibilities such as performance management, recruitment, staffing, and leave management, while maintaining an efficient and supportive work environment.

In this dynamic position, you will also be responsible for assisting the NUM with unit management tasks, including rostering, work allocation, and attendance management. Your involvement will extend to financial and supplies planning and monitoring, ensuring resources are managed effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, contribute to the development of your team, and be part of a dedicated and collaborative healthcare environment focused on exceptional patient care.

About You

We are looking for a skilled and passionate professional who thrives in leadership and collaborative environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Registered Nurse with Mental Health Qualification: Hold a current practising certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Proven Leadership and Communication Skills: Ability to lead, problem-solve, and foster a positive team environment.
• Extensive Mental Health Experience: At least three years post-registration, with competence in caring for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Strong Knowledge Base: In-depth understanding of mental health nursing practice, legislative responsibilities, and quality improvement in healthcare settings.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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:  916478

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24 October 2025

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

 916478 RD Associate Nurse Unit Manager - RAH ED.pdf

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