Associate Unit Manager - Lead Nursing & Quality Care

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development

Flexible work options

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking an Associate Unit Manager to lead a skilled nursing team at The Royal Adelaide Hospital, supporting daily unit operations and championing safe, high‑quality care. You will build staff capability, drive practice change, manage rosters and supplies, and support recruitment within CALHN’s patient‑centred, collaborative culture.

Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and experience guiding junior staff is essential to thrive in

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated competence in relevant nursing practice
• Experience guiding and supporting less experienced staff
• Strong communication, problem solving and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of nursing standards, quality and health legislation

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day unit operations and care delivery
• Build staff capability, performance and team culture
• Drive practice change, quality and safe care
• Manage rosters, leave, staffing, resources and supplies
• Support recruitment, guide staff and build strong partnerships

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Staff development

Quality & safety

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking an Associate Unit Manager to lead a skilled nursing team at The Royal Adelaide Hospital, supporting daily unit operations and championing safe, high‑quality care. You will build staff capability, drive practice change, manage rosters and supplies, and support recruitment within CALHN’s patient‑centred, collaborative culture.

Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and experience guiding junior staff is essential to thrive in