Nurse Unit Manager- Acute

Palliative Care SA; Wallaroo; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager - Acute to provide clinical and operational leadership across an acute care service. You will lead safe, high-quality, person- and family-centred care and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required, with at least 3 years post-registration experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Current or eligible registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Post-registration nursing/midwifery experience required
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across an acute care service
• Lead delivery of safe, high-quality, person- and family-centred care
• Support staff performance and development and contribute to quality improvement

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Quality improvement

Teaching/mentoring

MS Office

Education

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job no: 951061
Work type: Full time
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: RN/M3 - $132,794 to $138,730 p.a. + super + salary sacrifice
• Employment: Full-time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Lead acute care. Lead your team.

Take the next step in your nursing career as a Nurse Unit Manager - Acute, providing clinical and operational leadership across an acute care service.

You'll lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, person and family-centred care, ensuring continuity of care and effective multidisciplinary teamwork. You'll support staff performance and development, use contemporary evidence to inform practice, and contribute to quality improvement, education, research and changes to models of care.

About You

We're looking for an experienced nurse/midwife with:

• Current or eligible registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current or eligible practicing certificate.
• At least 3 years' post-registration nursing and/or midwifery experience.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience, including staff supervision and development.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and delivering person and family-centred care.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and contribute to quality improvement.
• Experience supervising students, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses and/or midwives.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other relevant computer systems.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

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Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time