• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health
• Location: Negotiable within the Eyre and Far North region – with regular travel to Port Lincoln required
• Salary: RN/M2A $103,353 to $110,497 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part time position working 32 hours per week up to 5 October 2026
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is seeking a capable and compassionate Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager (ANUM) to provide clinical and operational leadership within its Specialist Nursing – Community and Allied Health team.

This role offers flexibility in location across the EFNLHN region, with a requirement to work in Port Lincoln on a regular basis. If you’re ready to make an impact in regional health care and support community-based care, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Specialist Nursing, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing services in community and allied health settings.

• Provide leadership and support to nursing teams, including mentoring of less experienced staff.

• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with recruitment, rostering, leave management, and daily operational tasks.

• Participate in service improvement, clinical education, and change management initiatives.

• Support patient flow, continuity of care, and culturally responsive service delivery.

About You

You are an experienced and adaptive Registered Nurse/Midwife who values collaboration, leadership, and making a difference in rural and remote communities.

Essential Requirements:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience or current Clinical Nurse/Midwife classification.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Competency in computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).

• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including to Port Lincoln on a regular basis.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in community health, management, or relevant specialty area.

• Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based care implementation.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network 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.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

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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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• 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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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) 
• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 906656

Enquiries

Alyssia Smith
Position: Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Nursing
Phone: 0457509546
E-mail: Alyssia.Smith@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11 July 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 906656 - RNMA - Assoc Nurse Midwife Unit Mgr - Role Description.pdf

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