Nurse Manager - Surgical Services

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for Surgical Services in Adelaide. The role involves leadership of nursing teams, coordinating operations, and driving quality and safety initiatives within Surgical Services.

The position requires readiness for backfill periods from February 2027 to February 2028 and a strong focus on team development and change management. Applicants must be registered or eligible with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, demonstrate strong prioritisation skills

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and holds or is eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines.
• Proven flexibility, innovation and creativity within the whole of service setting.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, measurement and evaluation of management processes.
• Oversee nursing staff and operations ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing teams and foster a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Prioritisation

Change management

Staff development

Education

Nurse registration

Job description

Nurse Manager - Surgical Services

Job no: 955882
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: (EOI) Expression of Interest

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Nurse Manager, RN/M3

Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006, Kaurna Land

Various FTE

Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role and must be available for intermittent periods of leave backfill from February 2027 until February 2028

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and analysis, measurement, and evaluation of management processes
• Oversee and coordinate nursing staff and operations including ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care
• Provide guidance and support to nursing teams, fostering a collaborative and effective work environment.

What we are looking for:

• 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
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines
• Proven ability for flexibility, innovation and creativity within the whole of service setting
• Someone who will thrive in a collaborative environment

It is essential that applicants for this role have:

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

• 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.

Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:

• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential
• Proven ability for flexibility, innovation and creativity with in the whole of service setting
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management
• Demonstrated ability in leading and promoting consumer engagement initiatives

Experience

• Registered Nurses and/or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Experience in Safety and Quality initiatives
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards
• Knowledge of Australian National Safety and Quality and Safety Health Service Standards
• Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing and or midwifery and health care issues
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting

EOI must be received by Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Enquires can be made to:

Rebecca Bewlex

Nurse Manager

[e-mail]

8161 9977

Attachments

RN3 - Nurse Manager Surgical Services - Role Description - 955882.pdf

WCHN Competency Framework.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 10 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Expressions of Interest are open to backfill our Nurse Managers within Surgical Services!