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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN2A
• Ongoing Full-Time 

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity awaits within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network for an enthusiastic and motivated nursing leader to join our Acute Medical Unit as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. This role offers the perfect blend of clinical leadership, professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

As Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will support the delivery of acute medical care whilst mentoring nursing teams and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality acute medical care while mentoring and guiding nursing teams to achieve the best possible outcomes. Working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the unit, support staff development and help maintain exceptional standards of care.

You will be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, where your contribution will directly influence the experience and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones. From ensuring a safe and supportive environment to coordinating daily workflows and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, your leadership will help shape a service that truly makes a difference.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

To excel in this position, you will bring exceptional clinical capability, a compassionate approach and a strong commitment to patient‑centred care. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will help foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture, while your ability to mentor and support colleagues will contribute to ongoing professional growth across the team. With your dedication to excellence, you will help uphold the highest standards of care within a fast‑paced and rewarding clinical environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact in acute medical care, we welcome you to apply.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN 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.

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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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: 928566

Enquiries:

Sally Wilson

Management Facilitator

Phone: 0411 161 682

E-mail: sally.wilson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

27 February 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 928566 - Associate Nurse Unit Manager Ward 1C (Acute Medical Unit) - RN2A - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.