• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Burra Hospital
• Salary: RN/RM2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice
• Temporary Part Time position working 32 hours per week (up to 4 February 2026), over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join us as an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager at Burra Hospital and make a real impact!

Are you a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse looking to take your career to the next level? Look no further! Our dynamic team is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager who is committed to providing exceptional care in a variety of health service settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with our team
• Assisting in the implementation of practice changes under the guidance of our Nurse Unit Manager
• Providing leadership of nursing/midwives in the health service in support of the Nurse Unit Manager
• Undertaking management responsibilities such as performance management, recruitment, rostering, and financial planning.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be registered or eligible nurses/midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding current practicing certificates
• Have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, demonstrating competence in respective areas of practice
• Have proven track record in supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Possess effective communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Excel in teamwork, prioritisation, and adaptability within healthcare settings.

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

This is a part time vacancy, working 64 hours per fortnight over a 7 day roster 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

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:912930

Enquiries

Jack Haines
Acting Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: (08) 8862 1400
E-mail: jack.haines@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

12 September 2025  - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 912930 - Burra Associate Nursing Unit Manager - Level 2 Role Description.pdf

Registered Nurse Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines