Associate Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager - Whyalla or Pt Augusta

Palliative Care SA; Port Augusta; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport access

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support (negotiable)

Job summary

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in South Australia is seeking an Associate Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager to lead nursing services at Whyalla or Port Augusta. This full-time role reports to the Regional Manager and focuses on clinical leadership, workforce planning and high-quality care delivery in a dynamic environment.

The position offers salary range $109,637–$117,215 plus 12% super and salary sacrifice benefits, relocation support negotiable, and access to salary packaging,

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA or eligibility.
• Minimum three years' post-registration experience or CN level experience.
• Ability to lead clinically and coordinate services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care and oversee care delivery for positive outcomes.
• Coordinate client care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support Regional Team Manager in clinical and educational activities.
• Lead day-to-day service delivery improvements and change initiatives.
• Provide clinical teaching and mentorship to staff and students.
• Foster continuous learning and quality improvement.

Skills

RN registration

3+ years experience

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Service coordination

Education/mentorship

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

Associate Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager - Whyalla or Pt Augusta

Job no: 952584
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Medical, Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, CaFHS, Whyalla or Port Augusta
• Salary – RN/M2, $109,637 - $117,215 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Full-Time Position

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence, with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will provide leadership and operational support, helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality, consistent nursing services. Working closely with clinical and service leaders, you will support the implementation of practice improvements, workforce management activities and day-to-day service operations. The position plays an important role in promoting continuity of care, supporting staff performance and development, and contributing to effective resource planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys combining clinical leadership with service coordination and team support.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care and oversee care delivery to ensure positive client outcomes.
• Monitor, review and coordinate client care plans, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services.
• Support the Regional Team Manager in clinical, operational and educational activities across the service.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day clinical and service delivery issues and contribute to the implementation of service improvements and change initiatives.
• Provide clinical teaching, mentorship and support to students, new staff and less experienced clinicians.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development and reflective practice within the team.
• Contribute to clinical audit, research and quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based practice, advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking to support high-quality care.
• Promote continuity and consistency of care through effective collaboration and care coordination.
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and act as a trusted resource for staff, sharing specialist knowledge, skills and expertise.

Skills and Experience

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• At least three years' post-registration experience or current experience working at a Clinical Nurse level.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and ability to deliver high-quality nursing care in line with professional standards and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and work autonomously.
• A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Confidence providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to students, enrolled nurses and less experienced staff.
• A flexible, innovative and solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to changing service needs.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient-centred care and continuous service enhancement.
• Sound understanding of contemporary nursing practice, professional standards, legislation and clinical governance requirements.
• Well-developed digital literacy and confidence using clinical information systems and workplace technologies.

Enquiries can be directed to

Nicole Branch, Regional Team Manager – Country North via [e-mail]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026 at 11:55pm ACDST.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

To learn more about this role (including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements) please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RD_Assoc NUM_RNM2_09Oct26.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist