Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 1B

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for Lyell McEwin Hospital, Ward 1B, in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. This ongoing full‑time role offers a leadership path in a high‑volume, public hospital environment.

You will provide visible clinical leadership, support roster and staff development, and drive improvements in care delivery and patient throughput while upholding SA Health governance standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with eligibility to practice in Australia as per NMBA.
• Experience in an acute inpatient setting and leadership roles.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead in a fast‑paced ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership across Ward 1B.
• Assist with roster management, staff supervision and performance support.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure governance compliance.
• Support patient flow, care coordination and escalation processes.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team supervision

Clinical governance

Acute care nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Nursing registration with NMBA

Job description

SA Health Job reference: 954402 Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH VALE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112
• Salary: $109,637 - $117,215 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN/M2A
• Ongoing Full-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager within the Division of Medicine Ward 1B.

Lyell McEwin Hospital is one of South Australia's busiest and most respected public hospitals, and Ward 1B is looking for an experienced registered nurse ready to step into a leadership role that genuinely shapes patient outcomes and team culture.

Your Role in Ward 1B

As Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will work alongside the Nurse Unit Manager to provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership across the ward, supporting a team committed to safe, person‑centred care. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing visible, hands‑on clinical leadership during your shift, acting as a resource and role model for nursing staff
• Contributing to roster management, staff supervision, and performance support under the direction of the NUM
• Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards
• Supporting patient flow, care coordination, and escalation processes across the ward

What You Bring

• Demonstrated clinical experience within an acute inpatient setting relevant to Ward 1B's patient cohort
• Proven ability to lead and support a nursing team during a shift, including conflict resolution and prioritisation under pressure
• Sound understanding of SA Health clinical policies, safety standards, and accreditation requirements
• Effective communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• A commitment to mentoring junior staff and contributing to a positive ward culture within NALHN

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world‑class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award‑winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high‑quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home‑based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north‑eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi‑day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub‑acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services – adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services – provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services – including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Check(s)

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 954402

Role Description and Further Information

• Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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.