Nurse Unit Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Care & Outcomes

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Multidisciplinary support

Career progression

Flexible work options

Leave loading & flu vaccines

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dedicated nursing team and shape a culture of clinical excellence. You will drive safe, high-quality care and empower staff to thrive within a supportive environment.

You will oversee operations, staffing and resources, coach staff, and foster partnerships across services to continuously improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold current or eligible RN registration with AHPRA.
• Lead staff and resolve conflicts while supporting professional growth.
• Drive change and champion consumer input.
• Apply safety standards and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver high quality care and improve patient outcomes.
• Build a positive, inclusive team culture that empowers staff to thrive.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing and resource use.
• Drive clinical excellence and manage clinical risks.
• Coach and develop staff and strengthen partnerships across services.

Skills

RN registration

Team leadership

Safety standards

Change management

Consumer input advocacy

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dedicated nursing team and shape a culture of clinical excellence. You will drive safe, high-quality care and empower staff to thrive within a supportive environment.

You will oversee operations, staffing and resources, coach staff, and foster partnerships across services to continuously improve patient outcomes.