Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator

SA Health; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network is seeking an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager for the Transitional Care Program. The role is part time (pro-rata) and based in Murray/Mallee locations.

You will lead nursing and midwifery staff, mentor practitioners, and advance service management and continuity of care. Essential criteria include NMBA registration, 3+ years post-registration, rehabilitation nursing experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for NMBA registration with current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years’ post-registration experience or current Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Demonstrated competence in rehabilitation nursing/midwifery and 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care and mentor developing practitioners while supporting service management.
• Contribute to practice improvements and continuity of care.
• Develop leadership skills and support coordination of transitional care.

Job description

Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Transitional Care Program Coordinator

Job no: 953990
Work type: Part time
Location: Murray and Mallee, Various
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• 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)
• Employment: Part time - Ongoing Permanent
• 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

Essential Criteria

• 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.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable.More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Nursing and Midwifery Team (video)

Applicant Information

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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Bridgette McKenzie
Position: Nurse Unit Manager/Rehabilitation
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

12 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• RNM2A - ANUM - Transitional Care Program Coordinator - Role Description.pdf
• About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines
• About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised

29 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close

12 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time