Take the lead in one of regional South Australia’s busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments.

Take the lead in one of regional South Australia’s busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments - set in a location that offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and enviable lifestyle.

As the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you’ll provide pivotal clinical and operational leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, high-quality and compassionate emergency care for the Limestone Coast community.

Based in a region known for its stunning coastline, pristine beaches, national parks and vibrant local culture, you’ll enjoy the rare opportunity to balance a fulfilling leadership career with an unbeatable lifestyle. Whether it’s coastal walks before work, weekend adventures exploring the coast, or simply embracing the relaxed regional pace, the Limestone Coast offers a lifestyle many only dream of.

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee the coordination of patient flow, resource management, staff development and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery. You’ll play a vital role in shaping service excellence, guiding your team to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive and highly rewarding environment.

Nursing Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate clinical services, staffing, and resources to maintain safe and effective patient flow.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability.
• Lead change and innovation to enhance emergency care delivery and patient outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

• A Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with current AHPRA registration and significant emergency nursing experience.
• A confident and collaborative leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in managing people, resources, and clinical systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to excellence in patient care, staff wellbeing, and continuous service improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Being part of the Limestone Coast 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.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive and advance your career
• Job security and financial incentives: 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 support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Mount Gambier with up to 3 months (Domestic) or up to 6 months (international) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes). More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 918021

Enquiries

Caitlynn Haggett
Business Support Officer
Phone: 71176554
E-mail: Caitlynn.Haggett@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

26 November 2025, 11:55PM

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

Sahealth.sa.gov.au/WorkAtLCLHN

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