Associate Nurse Unit Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

SA Health in Noarlunga Centre is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to provide advanced clinical nursing in rehabilitation and recovery-focused care. You will contribute to individualised rehabilitation plans and collaborate with consumers, carers and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will coordinate clinical services, mentor staff, and drive practice improvements while supporting workforce planning and recruitment within a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in mental health is required.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in rehabilitation/ recovery-focused care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical nursing rehabilitation services and develop individual rehabilitation plans.
• Coordinate clinical services in collaboration with the Team Manager.
• Mentor and supervise staff; support recruitment and workforce planning.
• Drive practice improvements and contribute to program development.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Mental health practice

Leadership

Prioritisation

Team supervision

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 943634
Location: 5168 - NOARLUNGA CENTRE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 627 subscribers

• Salary $109,637 - $117,215 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM2A| 22.8 Hours per week- Ongoing Position Available

Take the next step in your mental health nursing career and join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional recovery-focused care within a Community Rehabilitation Centre. As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will provide specialist clinical nursing rehabilitation services, contribute to the development and implementation of individualised rehabilitation and recovery plans and work collaboratively with consumers, carers and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. Working closely with the Team Manager, you will support the coordination of clinical services, mentor and supervise staff, drive practice improvements and contribute to workforce management activities including recruitment, performance development and resource planning. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities while providing advanced clinical expertise, supporting service excellence, and enhancing rehabilitation and recovery outcomes within a collaborative healthcare environment.

About you:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience
• Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision
• Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the healthcare setting

Why SALHN?

• Join the fastest growing Local Health Network in SA: Take your career further with our hospitals growing rapidly, new opportunities are emerging across every stage of your career
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Monday 7th of December 2026

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 943634

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.