Lead Nurse Unit Manager – Palliative Care

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

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Job summary

SA Health’s Northern Adelaide Local Health Network seeks an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for the Palliative Care Unit at Modbury Hospital. The role leads day-to-day clinical leadership in high-acuity end-of-life care, guiding nursing staff and coordinating unit operations in a compassionate, family-centered environment.

You must be a registered nurse with current practicing certificate, able to manage multiple priorities, and uphold SA Health standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care, oncology, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead and support nursing teams.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor nursing staff to maintain safe, compassionate care.
• Coordinate unit operations including rostering and resource allocation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives aligned with NALHN palliative care model.
• Act as clinical resource and escalation point for complex symptom management and family communication.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Nurse presence and judgement

Education

Registered Nurse (AUS)

Job description

SA Health’s Northern Adelaide Local Health Network seeks an Associate Nurse Unit Manager for the Palliative Care Unit at Modbury Hospital. The role leads day-to-day clinical leadership in high-acuity end-of-life care, guiding nursing staff and coordinating unit operations in a compassionate, family-centered environment.

You must be a registered nurse with current practicing certificate, able to manage multiple priorities, and uphold SA Health standards and governance.