Nurse Unit Manager - Wards 2F/2Fx 1 East /1 West

Sa Health; Strathalbyn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Fitness Benefits

Generous leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for Wards 2f 2fx 1 East 1 West in South Australia. The role involves leading nursing/midwifery care, coordinating admissions and discharges, and supporting a team to deliver high-quality patient outcomes in a regional health network.

You will drive education, mentorship and continuous professional development while contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. A supportive environment and diverse clinical exposure await.

Qualifications

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care with assessment and discharge coordination.
• Lead and support a high‑performing clinical team and oversee care delivery.
• Engage in education, mentoring and professional development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing/midwifery care, including assessment and care planning.
• Provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership for safe patient flow.
• Support Nurse Unit Manager in operational and change management.
• Contribute to student and new staff education and development.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits and research activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Patient flow

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

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WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Make a real difference in a supportive regional health setting. With Strathalbyn offering a nurse led clinic, acute care, restorative programs such as geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) and palliative care, this position offers a diverse and rewarding experience.

Set along the Angas River, Strathalbyn is known for its heritage streetscapes, arts community, and relaxed country charm. The town offers a close‑knit community lifestyle with easy access to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide, making it an ideal place to live and work. For more information Discover Strathalbyn

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and strive for excellent patient outcomes every day?
• Are you keen to showcase your clinical leadership skills to support a collaborative, high‑performing team?
• Are you passionate about mentoring and developing others, fostering a strong culture of learning and continuous professional growth?
• Are you willing to drive improvement by engaging in quality, safety, and evidence‑based practice initiatives?
• Are you committed to contribute to efficient service delivery, including patient flow, care coordination, and problem‑solving within the clinical setting?

If you have answered yes to all of these questions - then read on…

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred nursing/midwifery care, including assessment, care planning, and coordination of admissions and discharges
• Provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership, overseeing care delivery within the team and supporting safe, effective patient flow
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in clinical, operational, and change management activities
• Contribute to education and mentoring by supporting students, new staff, and ongoing professional development within the team
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, and research activities to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• 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 Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to undergo employment