Nurse Unit Manager - Lead & Elevate Patient Care

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 for livi

Meals & entertainment allowance $2,650

Pre-tax super & novated lease options

Flexible work options

Professional development allowance

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for the Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department. Lead a dedicated nursing team, shape a positive culture, drive clinical excellence and ensure safe, high-quality care in a busy ED setting.

You will empower staff, manage staffing and resources, and collaborate across services to improve patient outcomes. Current RN registration with AHPRA is required; role is part-time and temporary up to 28 January 2028 with pro

Qualifications

• Hold current RN registration with AHPRA or be eligible for it.
• Bring clinical leadership experience and a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver safe, high quality care and improve patient outcomes.
• Build a positive, inclusive team culture that empowers staff.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing and resource use.
• Drive clinical excellence and manage clinical risks while coaching staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Change management

Patient care

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Nursing degree

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for the Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department. Lead a dedicated nursing team, shape a positive culture, drive clinical excellence and ensure safe, high-quality care in a busy ED setting.

You will empower staff, manage staffing and resources, and collaborate across services to improve patient outcomes. Current RN registration with AHPRA is required; role is part-time and temporary up to 28 January 2028 with pro