Pediatric Surgical Nurse Unit Lead

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for SA Health

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager within Kate Hill Ward at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network in North Adelaide. You will lead clinical nursing teams, coordinate patient flow and mentor staff to deliver high‑quality, family‑centred care for children and families.

Applicants should be registered or eligible with NMBA, have paediatric surgical nursing experience, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
• At least 3 years post-registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse.
• Experience in paediatric surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient, person-centred nursing care and individual case management.
• Monitor patient care plans to ensure outcomes.
• Oversee nursing care within the team.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in management, clinical and education activities.
• Resolve local nursing care or service delivery issues.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Paediatric surgical nursing

Communication

Problem solving

Staff mentoring

Education

Nursing Registration with NMBA

Job description

SA Health is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager within Kate Hill Ward at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network in North Adelaide. You will lead clinical nursing teams, coordinate patient flow and mentor staff to deliver high‑quality, family‑centred care for children and families.

Applicants should be registered or eligible with NMBA, have paediatric surgical nursing experience, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.