Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator

Sa Health; Berri; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

SA Health in Australia seeks an Associate Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2 to lead the Transitional Care Program within RMCLHN, delivering quality care and mentoring practitioners. Role emphasizes service management, practice improvements and care continuity while building leadership skills.

Requirements include NMBA registration, 3+ years post-registration, rehabilitation expertise, and ability to supervise learners. Attractive salary and pro‑rata arrangement for the Riverland area.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with NMBA and current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years’ post-registration experience or current Clinical Nurse/Midwife classification.
• Competence in rehabilitation nursing/midwifery and experience supervising students/staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Nursing qualification

Postgraduate rehab studies (desirable)

Tools

Nursing management systems

Job description

• 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. 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 about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from
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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

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Application Closing Date

12 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator • , Australia