Nurse Unit Manager- Acute

SA Health; Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health Yorke and Northern Local Health Network in Wallaroo seeks 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, ensuring continuity and strong multidisciplinary teamwork.

You'll support staff performance and development, use evidence to inform practice, and contribute to quality improvement, education, research and changes to care models.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMBA and practicing certificate.
• Minimum 3 years' post-registration nursing/midwifery experience.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience with supervision.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and person-centred care.
• Ability to facilitate change and contribute to quality improvement.
• Experience supervising students, enrolled nurses and junior RNs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead acute care service and multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, person- and family-centred care.
• Support staff performance, development and evaluation.
• Use current evidence to inform practice and drive quality improvement.
• Contribute to education, research and changes to models of care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Change management

Quality improvement

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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

• 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.

Ready to lead an acute care team and support safe, contemporary patient care?

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 Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)


• 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 Refer to the SA Health Career Website.

Job ref: 951061.

Application Closing Date 27 October 2026 - 11.55PM

Enquiries Sue Watkins Director of Nursing Wallaroo Hospital Phone: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]