Central Adelaide Local Health Network The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville Salary RN-3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Permanent full-time About the Role As our Nurse Unit Manager, you'll step into a leadership position where your clinical expertise, compassionate approach and commitment to excellence truly shine. You’ll guide a dedicated team of nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to deliver exceptional patient-centred care. Your strong communication skills and calm, confident presence will help ensure our patients and their families feel informed, reassured and genuinely cared for throughout their healthcare journey. In this role, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operations, championing best practice standards and driving continuous improvement across the unit. From mentoring staff and shaping a positive team culture to overseeing workflow, resources and patient outcomes, you’ll play a vital part in creating a safe, efficient and welcoming environment. If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and making a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to welcome you to our team. About You You’re a confident and compassionate nursing leader committed to delivering safe, person-centred care while empowering your team to thrive. With strong clinical capability and a collaborative approach, you consistently contribute to high-quality outcomes for patients, families and staff. Registered (or eligible) Nurse with a current practising certificate and at least three years’ post-registration experience. Strong leadership capability with highly developed communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and change-management skills. Proven experience managing teams, supporting staff development and supervising nurses, midwives and students. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, with a commitment to continuous improvement and consumer engagement. About CALHN At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people. With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. Find out more about our stories , our network , and the opportunities to be part of CALHN . Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses. Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program. Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health. Career Opportunities : Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI community. Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parti es will not be accepted for this position. Job ref: 923653 Enquiries to: Sharyn Webber Position: Nurse Manager Phone: 0438 015 330 E-mail: sharyn.webber@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 23 January 2026 Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information 923653 RD Nurse Unit Manager, Ward North East Two.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
