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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary:  RN/M3 $130,190 - $136,010 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Allowances + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full Time  (18 May 2026 - 28 March 2027)

Ceduna District Health Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to join the team in a backfill opportunity from May 2026 to March 2027. As a key regional health service providing emergency, acute, perioperative and community care, Ceduna plays a vital role in supporting the health needs of a diverse and remote population.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will coordinate and lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across key clinical areas including acute services, emergency, and perioperative services. You will provide strong clinical leadership, oversee workforce and resource management, and foster a positive team culture that supports safe, effective care delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior leadership role in a regional setting, where you can make a meaningful impact while further developing your leadership capabilities.

How Will You Contribute?

• Lead and coordinate clinical services to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and flow
• Manage staffing, rostering, and resources to support efficient service delivery
• Drive quality improvement, risk management, and adherence to policies and standards
• Support, mentor, and develop staff to build a positive and high-performing team culture

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for developing and supporting clinical teams?
• Are you confident in managing complex clinical environments and driving quality care outcomes?
• Do you communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams?
• Are you committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering person-centred care?

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package 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
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support. Temporary accommodation can be provided if required. Contact us to discuss more.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 933660

Enquiries

Tanya Wolf
Executive Officer Director of Nursing
Phone: 8626 2120
E-mail: tanya.wolf@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 14 April 2027, 11:55PM

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. 

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

933660 RN3A Nurse Midwife Unit Manager - Role Description.pdf