Riverton - Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Yorke And Northern Local Health Network; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Riverton Hospital to lead clinical nursing teams and support infection prevention initiatives that enhance patient safety. This permanent part-time role combines frontline nursing leadership with service improvement, mentoring staff, coordinating daily operations, and contributing to high-quality care across shifts.

Applicants should hold current RN registration with the NMBA, with a current practising

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and practising certificate.
• Experience leading nursing teams and infection prevention and control.
• Postgraduate qualifications in infection control or willingness to undertake study.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and education skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Infection prevention and control

Communication and education

Patient safety focus

Staff mentorship

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in infection control

Job description

Riverton - Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Job no: ******
Work type: Part time
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Protect patients. Lead change. Advance your career.

Join Riverton Hospital as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager where you'll contribute to high-quality patient care while leading infection prevention initiatives that support safe, effective healthcare delivery.

About the Role

This permanent part-time opportunity combines two rewarding functions:

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)

Support clinical leadership and the delivery of high-quality nursing care, contribute to team coordination, mentor staff, and support day-to-day service delivery and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities:

What You'll Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, with a practising certificate
• Experience in nursing leadership and infection prevention and control
• Postgraduate qualifications in infection control, or willingness to undertake further study
• Strong leadership, communication and education skills
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement

If you're ready to combine nursing leadership with specialist infection control expertise in a role that makes a real impact, we encourage you to apply.

About YNLHN

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below video for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

Applicants are encouraged to view the role description below for more detailed information on the role.

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Check(s)

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Ref No: ******

Enquiries

Jack Haines
Executive Officer / Director of Nursing
Phone: (*************
E-mail: *********************

Attachments

****** Associate Nurse Unit Manager Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time