Associate Nurse Unit Manager- Port Augusta Prison

Health; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 107,487 - 114,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible salary packaging options

Access to professional development opportunities

Paid recreation leave

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangements

Employee recognition programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Health is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Port Augusta Prison. In this full-time, permanent role, you will provide high-quality nursing care in a correctional setting, supporting a diverse patient population. You will also help coordinate nursing services and promote continuity of care.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse/Midwife with strong clinical expertise and emerging leadership skills. Numerous benefits include flexible salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and annual leave for rejuvenation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical experience and competence in practice.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and adapt to change.
• Apply quality improvement principles and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care within a correctional setting.
• Support less experienced staff and promote continuity of care.
• Coordinate nursing services and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Ability to solve problems

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife with NMBA registration or eligibility

Job description

Associate Nurse Unit Manager- Port Augusta Prison

Job no: 929852
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• RN/M2A $107,487 - 114,917 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Port Augusta, 5700
• Full Time, Permanent Role

• Be part of a safe and connected, person-centred nursing community
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

About the Role

In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality nursing care within a correctional setting, supporting a diverse and complex patient population. Working with a high degree of accountability, you will deliver patient-centred care, support less experienced staff and contribute to a safe, consistent and professional healthcare environment.

Supporting the Nursing Unit Manager, you will help coordinate nursing services, promote continuity of care and contribute to service improvement initiatives. You will also assist with workforce management, rostering, recruitment, performance development and operational planning to support the effective delivery of healthcare services.

About You

You are a confident and capable nursing professional who combines strong clinical expertise with emerging leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a complex healthcare environment.

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with NMBA registration or eligibility
• Demonstrated clinical experience and competence in practice
• Strong communication, leadership and team collaboration skills
• Prioritise workloads, solve problems and adapt to change
• Apply quality improvement principles and professional standards

Benefits

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.