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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Salary: RN/M2A $107,487 - $114,917 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions: Permanent & Temporary contracts available (working hours negotiable)

Make a Real Difference in Regional Health Care

Join Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and become part of a passionate and supportive team delivering high-quality care across one of South Australia’s most diverse and rewarding regions.

Exciting opportunities are available for experienced and motivated Associate Nurse Unit Managers (Theatre) to support leadership and coordination within the Port Lincoln Hospital Theatre team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities while contributing to safe, high-quality patient care within a collaborative regional healthcare environment.

Port Lincoln Hospital Operating Theatres deliver a broad range of elective and emergency surgical services to communities across the Eyre and Far North region. Working within a dynamic and supportive theatre setting, the team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of surgical specialties, while fostering a strong culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Employment Opportunities

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity –  FTE negotiable
• Temporary Contract Opportunity Available – working up to 2 October 2027
• Flexible working arrangements and negotiable FTE considered

About the Role

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical leadership and support within the theatre environment, promoting continuity and consistency of care while supporting staff development and day-to-day operational management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting clinical leadership and coordination of theatre services
• Assisting with staffing, rostering, recruitment and workforce management
• Promoting evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting education, mentoring and professional development of staff
• Facilitating safe, person-centred care and positive patient outcomes
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across the health service

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
• Demonstrated leadership and clinical experience within a relevant practice setting
• Strong communication, problem-solving and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care

Apply Now

Be part of a health network committed to delivering high-quality care while supporting the wellbeing and development of its workforce.

Apply today to join the team at Port Lincoln Hospital and make a meaningful impact in regional South Australia.

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
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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.

Applicant Information

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)
• 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 940745

Enquiries

Jacqueline Ogilvy
Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 8683 2054
E-mail: Jacqueline.Ogilvy@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11 June 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 940745 - RNM2 - ANUM MUM Theatre - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf