Nurse Unit Manager

Amplar Health Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplar Health Group in Adelaide's CBD seeks an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the Transition Care Service, champion clinical excellence, and drive continuous improvement.

You will empower a multidisciplinary team, oversee day-to-day operations, ensure patient-centred care, and contribute to strategic growth of the service.

This full-time role offers professional development, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to shape innovative care outside traditional hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in acute and rehabilitation care settings.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Current CPR certification.
• South Australian Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to provide evidence of current vaccinations if successful.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring leadership and support to a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• Champion safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Drive service excellence through quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities.
• Oversee workforce planning, rostering, operational performance, and budget management.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and learning-focused culture where people can thrive.
• Support the development and growth of an innovative and evolving healthcare service.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Clinical excellence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

At Amplar Health, we're transforming how healthcare is delivered in Australia. Through in-home care, virtual health services and community-based programs, we're making healthcare more accessible, connected and personalised for the people who need it most.

As part of the Medibank Group, you'll join a team that's improving health outcomes, expanding access to care, and helping shape the future of healthcare.

This isn't just a job. This is your career in health, amplified

If you're looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can influence care, develop people, and drive meaningful outcomes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.

Bring your passion for nursing leadership and join a team shaping the future of an innovative healthcare service. Based in Adelaide's CBD, this full-time role offers the opportunity to drive exceptional patient outcomes, lead a dedicated and motivated multidisciplinary team, and help shape a sub-acute service that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

If you're a collaborative leader who thrives on inspiring others, driving excellence, and building positive workplace cultures, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Transition Care Service while championing clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Leading from the front, you'll empower and develop your team, ensure high-quality patient-centred care, and contribute to the strategic growth and success of the service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide inspiring leadership and support to a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• Champion safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice
• Drive service excellence through quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities
• Oversee workforce planning, rostering, operational performance, and budget management
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare stakeholders
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and learning-focused culture where people can thrive
• Support the development and growth of an innovative and evolving healthcare service

About You

You are a confident and engaging leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and developing high-performing teams, in addition to:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated leadership experience in acute and rehabilitation care settings
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
• A commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire multidisciplinary teams
• Current CPR certification
• A South Australian Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• The ability to provide evidence of current vaccinations if successful

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to help shape an innovative service, influence meaningful change, and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their families.

We offer:

• The opportunity to lead and grow a developing service
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to virtual GP services for you and your immediate family
• 24/7 Employee Health and Wellbeing Support Line, extended to family members
• Subsidised private health insurance options

Applications close:

Monday, 19th of October 2026.

About us

Amplar Health Home Hospital deliver a diverse range of innovative health programs and virtual care services to patients across Australia, providing safe high-quality care outside traditional hospital settings. To date our programs have supported thousands of patients, reducing pressure on emergency departments and inpatient services while improving patient outcomes. We continue to expand and refine models of care that leverage technology and clinical expertise to meet the evolving needs of the health care system.

Learn more about Amplar Health at https://amplarhealth.com.au

Be Yourself. Belong Here

We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be themselves. By embracing diverse perspectives, we challenge the status quo and uncover better ideas. You can confidently bring your whole self—because your unique voice is what makes us stronger.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and carers.

Our employee networks create space for connection, advocacy and allyship. We offer flexible ways of working to support inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing.

Amplar Health strongly encourages employees to be immunised against serious diseases. Dependent on your role, you may be asked to declare your vaccination status and/or provide evidence.

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