- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Penola MPS
- Position based in Penola
- Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits | RN/M2A
- Ongoing working 38 hours per fortnight over a 5-day roster
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Community plays a key role in delivering safe, consistent, and person-centred nursing and/or midwifery care within the Penola MPS community service. This position supports the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager through clinical leadership, coordination of care, and day-to-day unit management activities, while maintaining a strong clinical focus. In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your leadership capability within a supportive regional health service where your contribution directly improves patient outcomes and community wellbeing.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality nursing and/or midwifery care in line with professional standards and community needs.
- Support the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in the leadership and coordination of the community service.
- Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with the broader multidisciplinary team.
- Assist with unit management activities including staffing, rostering, leave management, work allocation, and resource planning.
What We Are Looking For:
- Are you a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with experience working in community or multidisciplinary healthcare settings?
- Do you demonstrate competent to proficient clinical practice and accountability for your own nursing/midwifery care?
- Are you confident supporting and guiding less experienced staff and contributing to team development?
- Do you have strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills to support effective service delivery?
Our Benefits
- Salary packages a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information.
- Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Relocation support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Penola with up to 3 months (Domestic) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes).
- Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
Our Organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
- Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
- Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
- Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
- Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
- Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Applicant Information
SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
This is a part time (0.5 FTE) vacancy, working 38 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
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)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 927004
Enquiries
Corinne Galwey
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (08) 8737 2311
E-mail: corinne.galwey@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Friday 13th February 2026 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
927004 RN/M2A Role Description
