Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator

I Work For Sa; Berri; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator in Berri to lead a nursing and midwifery team, mentor staff, and drive service improvements. You will oversee continuity of care and contribute to program development while strengthening leadership capabilities.

The role requires NMBA registration eligibility, post‑registration experience in rehabilitation settings, and strong communication and collaboration skills to work across

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for NMBA registration as a Nurse/Midwife.
• Minimum three years’ post-registration experience or current Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Competence in rehabilitation nursing/midwifery and supervising students/staff.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, healthcare issues and quality improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care and mentor developing practitioners.
• Support service management and practice improvements.
• Ensure continuity of care while building leadership skills.
• Lead and support the nursing and midwifery team in rehabilitation settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Nursing/Midwifery registration

Job description

Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator

Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator

SA Health
Job reference: 953990
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri.
• RN/M2A | Associate Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2 | $109,637.00 to $117,215.00 p.a. (pro-rata)
  
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Join our nursing and midwifery team in a leadership role where you’ll deliver quality care, mentor developing practitioners and support service management, practice improvements and continuity of care while building your leadership skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with NMBA and holds, or is eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years’ post-registration experience or current classification as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Demonstrated competence in rehabilitation nursing/midwifery practice and experience supervising students and less experienced staff.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, contemporary healthcare issues and quality improvement systems.

Desired Criteria

• Relevant qualifications in nursing or human services, with postgraduate studies in rehabilitation desirable.
• Ability to foster staff development, use relevant computer systems and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of the South Australian Public Health System and experience applying nursing research to clinical practice.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits,watch a short video about what salary packaging is.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• 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

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.