Nurse Unit Manager - Aged Care

Sa-Health; Louth Bay; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Regional allowances

Leave loading

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Ceduna District Health Services is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager – Aged Care to provide strong clinical leadership, coordination and support to our nursing team and contribute to safe, high-quality, person-centred care in a regional setting.

You will work with a committed multidisciplinary team, promote staff development and contribute to a positive workplace culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia) or eligibility.
• Proven clinical leadership experience in aged care or medical-surgical settings.
• Ability to lead, develop and support a diverse nursing team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and coordination to support safe, high-quality aged care.
• Lead, support and develop the nursing team, fostering a positive and learning-focused culture.
• Coordinate day-to-day service delivery, workforce and resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Drive quality improvement, evidence-based practice and clinical governance within the service.
• Build strong relationships with staff, patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Staff development

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse registration

Job description

Job no: 950627
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital - Midwifery Group Practice
• Salary: RN/M2A $130,190 -$136,010 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Regional Allowances + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full Time over a 5-day roster

Lead with purpose in a rewarding regional setting

Are you an experienced nurse and people leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in aged care?

Ceduna District Health Services is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager – Aged Care to provide strong clinical leadership, coordination and support to our nursing team and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills to a role where you can make a genuine difference to the experiences and outcomes of older people, their families and the local community. You’ll work alongside a committed multidisciplinary team, support the development of staff and help shape a positive workplace culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Working within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, you’ll have access to regional professional networks, professional development opportunities and the support of a broader health service while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in a welcoming coastal community.

When you’re not at work, Ceduna and the wider Eyre Peninsula offer plenty to explore, from stunning coastline and beaches to unique natural landscapes, wildlife and outdoor adventures. It’s an opportunity to build your career while enjoying a relaxed regional lifestyle.

How will you contribute?

• Provide clinical leadership and coordination to support safe, high-quality and person-centred aged care.
• Lead, support and develop the nursing team, fostering a positive, inclusive and learning-focused workplace culture.
• Coordinate day-to-day service delivery, workforce and resources to promote continuity of care and positive patient/client outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement, evidence-based practice and clinical governance within the service.
• Build strong relationships with staff, consumers, families and the multidisciplinary team to support collaborative and culturally responsive care.

Who are we looking for?

• Are you a Registered Nurse with current registration, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia?
• Do you have demonstrated clinical experience and leadership capability, with the ability to guide and develop a diverse nursing team?
• Are you a confident communicator who can build effective relationships, manage challenges and lead positive change?
• Do you value person-centred, culturally responsive care and have a commitment to improving health outcomes for the local community?

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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 - A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 950627

Application Closing Date: 24 September 2026 - 11:55PM