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Statewide – SA Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine Nurse Unit Manager RN3

• Salary: RN/M3 - $125,183.00- $130,779.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 15 Jan 2027

About the role

As the Nurse Unit Manager, Nuclear Medicine, you will provide pivotal leadership and coordination of patient care across SA Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine services. Drawing on your expert clinical knowledge and experience, you will manage and guide the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. Working closely with Radiology NUMs across five key sites – RAH, QEH, FMC, WCH and LMH – you will ensure continuity of service and uphold the SA Health quality framework.

This role will see you set the standards for nuclear medicine nursing practice, oversee workforce development, and contribute to the expansion of PET services at QEH and FMC. You will accept accountability for patient outcomes, address inconsistencies between practice and policy, and foster a culture of learning and professional growth. With responsibility for both people and resource management, you will play a central role in building team performance, driving innovation, and shaping the future of nuclear medicine nursing across multiple hospital sites.

About You

You will be an experienced and innovative Nurse Unit Manager who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering safe, person-centred care. With a proven ability to lead teams and manage change, you will inspire others while ensuring high-quality outcomes for patients and their families.

• Qualifications – Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and holding (or eligible to hold) a current practising certificate.

• Skills and Attributes – Demonstrated leadership with advanced communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills, ability to foster staff development, review and improve care models, and lead consumer engagement and change initiatives.

• Experience – At least three years’ post-registration nursing experience, with proven competence in Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging or a related area, supported by management, leadership and supervisory experience.

• Knowledge – Strong understanding of relevant legislation, codes, standards and healthcare policies, with extensive clinical knowledge of Medical Imaging Nursing and awareness of contemporary professional issues.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

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: 917476

Enquiries to:

Susan Waters

Position: Nursing Director - SA Medical Imaging
Phone: 7117 2153
E-mail: Susan.Waters@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24^th October 2025

Attachments

 917476 SCSS SAMI NUM NUC MED RD.pdf

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