Senior Surgical Ward Nurse Unit Manager - Leadership & Care

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

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Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for the 5FW1 General Surgical Ward Nurse Unit Manager at Royal Adelaide Hospital. The role leads nursing care, guides a dedicated team and strengthens patient outcomes within a high‑performing surgical ward.

Join a dynamic public health system in Adelaide, with opportunities to advance leadership, drive quality improvement and collaborate across disciplines while managing rosters and ward resources.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA nurse registration.
• Hold or be eligible for a current practising certificate.
• Bring clinical expertise and nursing leadership experience.
• Lead teams, resolve conflict and support staff development.
• Apply safety standards and improve person centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care and coordinate safe patient flow
• Manage rosters, staffing and ward resources
• Coach staff and support team development
• Drive evidence based care and quality improvement
• Build partnerships across the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical expertise

Staff development

Patient safety

Conflict resolution

Job description

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for the 5FW1 General Surgical Ward Nurse Unit Manager at Royal Adelaide Hospital. The role leads nursing care, guides a dedicated team and strengthens patient outcomes within a high‑performing surgical ward.

Join a dynamic public health system in Adelaide, with opportunities to advance leadership, drive quality improvement and collaborate across disciplines while managing rosters and ward resources.