Nurse Unit Manager - Medical/Surgical (Relocate To Rural Sa)

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary accommodation

Leadership development mentoring

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for a 27-bed medical/surgical ward in coastal rural South Australia. The role focuses on visible clinical leadership, workforce planning, and safe, high-quality patient care across medical, surgical, midwifery and rehabilitation services.

You will report to the Director of Nursing, supported by ANUMs and NUMs, with opportunities for leadership development, mentoring, and career progression in a supportive coastal health

Qualifications

• AHPRA RN registration is required.
• 3+ years’ post-registration nursing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability - experienced ANUMs ready to step up.
• Background in medical, surgical, midwifery or rehabilitation nursing.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach with willingness to listen and learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, approachable clinical and operational leadership.
• Coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges and bed utilisation.
• Lead workforce planning, rostering and day-to-day people management.
• Support staff development, performance and a positive team culture.
• Manage resources, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Provide hands-on clinical support when required.

Skills

RN registration

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager - Medical/Surgical (Relocate to Rural SA)

Nurse Unit Manager – Acute

Location: Coastal SA
Hours:Permanent Fulltime Monday-Friday
Salary: $130k + Super & Salary Packaging
Start date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity for an experienced ANUM to step into nursing management, build a high-performing team and develop their leadership career within a supportive coastal health service.

You will oversee a 27-bed mixed ward across medical, surgical, midwifery and rehabilitation services, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care while leading daily operations, workforce planning and staff development. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you’ll be supported by an ANUM and fellow NUMs across Emergency, Theatre and Chemotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, approachable clinical and operational leadership
• Coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges and bed utilisation
• Lead workforce planning, rostering and day-to-day people management
• Support staff development, performance and a positive team culture
• Manage resources, clinical governance and quality improvement
• Provide hands-on clinical support when required

Requirements:

• AHPRA RN registration
• 3+ years’ post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability - experienced ANUMs ready to step up
• Background in medical, surgical, midwifery or rehabilitation nursing
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach, willingness to listen and interest in learning

Benefits:

• $130k + Super & Salary Packaging
• Relocation assistance available on a case by case basis
• Up to 3 months temporary accommodation provided
• Highly supportive Director of Nursing, ANUM and fellow NUMs
• Mentoring and support for leadership courses and professional development
• Opportunity to progress your nursing leadership career
• Coastal lifestyle in a beautiful regional location.

Why Redstone?
At Redstone we connect nurses with their dream role. Whether you're seeking career progression, greater flexibility, or a lifestyle change, we partner with leading health services across Australia to help you find the right opportunity.

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