Associate Nurse Unit Manager

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development allowance

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Leave loading & wellness discounts

Job summary

SA Health invites applications for the Associate Nurse Unit Manager role in Ward 8GW1 at Royal Adelaide Hospital. You will lead nursing care, support the Nurse Unit Manager, and coordinate daily patient flow and rostering in a busy General Medicine unit.

We value clinical leadership, patient safety and multidisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should have NMBA registration or eligibility, a current practising certificate and at least three years post‑registration experience with a focus on

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for NMBA registration as a nurse.
• Demonstrated acute and chronic nursing competence.
• Clear communication and constructive problem solving.
• Ability to prioritise care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising and supporting nursing staff.
• Evidence of a current practising certificate and at least three years post-registration nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and coordinate daily nursing care in Ward 8GW1.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager and guide colleagues.
• Assist with staffing, rosters, work allocation and ward resources.
• Coach students and less experienced nurses.
• Support practice changes, clinical audits and quality improvements.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff supervision

NMBA registration/eligibility

Clinical nursing

Job description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Job no: 955346

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA 5000 | General Medicine, Ward 8GW1

RN/M2A $109,637 to $117,215 p.a. + super + salary packaging

Permanent full time, 38 hours per week | Seven-day roster

Nursing Careers at CALHN

Join our nursing team at CALHN and help deliver safe, connected and person-centred care. Bring your clinical skills to a permanent leadership role in General Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes
• Build your leadership skills and support the development of others
• Contribute to evidence-based practice and improvements in care

About the Role

Help lead nursing care in Ward 8GW1. As Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll support the Nurse Unit Manager, guide colleagues and coordinate daily care to keep patients safe and the ward running smoothly.

• Provide proficient, person-centred nursing care.
• Lead shifts and support patient flow and consistent care.
• Assist with staffing, rosters, work allocation and ward resources.
• Coach students and less experienced nurses.
• Support practice changes, clinical audits and quality improvements.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA registration as a nurse.
• Bring demonstrated acute and chronic nursing competence.
• Communicate clearly and resolve problems constructively.
• Prioritise care and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have experience supervising and supporting nursing staff.

You must hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate and have at least three years of post-registration nursing experience or currently be classified as a Clinical Nurse. Knowledge of quality improvement systems, professional standards and contemporary nursing practice is essential.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax super and novated lease options.
• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways.
• Work together – multidisciplinary support and shared expertise.
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN.
• Balance your life – flexible work options available.
• Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.
• Enhance your wellbeing – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the attached role description for the essential educational and vocational qualifications and full requirements: 955346 - RD for Associate Nurse Unit Manager.pdf
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearances and compliant immunisation screening.
• This is a Category A position.

Curious About This Role

Contact Jayson Watson, Nurse Manager
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Job reference: 955346

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