Surgical Ward Nurse Unit Lead | Flexible Hours & Growth

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated lease options

Professional development allowance

Structured support program

Flexible work options (where available

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the General Surgical Ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA. This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week, five‑day roster) offers leadership of a dynamic nursing team in a high‑reliability environment within the CALHN network.

You will require NMBA registration and a current practising certificate, with demonstrated clinical leadership and a focus on safe, person‑centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient

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

Job description

SA Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the General Surgical Ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA. This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week, five‑day roster) offers leadership of a dynamic nursing team in a high‑reliability environment within the CALHN network.

You will require NMBA registration and a current practising certificate, with demonstrated clinical leadership and a focus on safe, person‑centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient