Associate Nurse Unit Manager Job no: Work type: Part time Location: Yorke and Mid North Categories: Nursing/Midwifery Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare Hospital Salary: RN/M2A - $77,824 to $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) 12% super leave loading salary sacrifice Employment: Temporary Part Time Contract (up to 30 April 2027) Eligibility: Open to Everyone Protect patients. Lead change. Advance your career. Join Clare Hospital as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, where you'll support the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in the operational and clinical leadership of the inpatient unit and ED, promoting safe, high-quality, person-centred care. About the Role As the Associate Nurse Unit Manager you will: 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: Provide proficient clinical nursing/midwifery care while supporting day-to-day unit leadership Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager with staffing, rostering, leave management, and workforce planning Support and guide nursing and midwifery staff, students, and less experienced practitioners Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and safe patient outcomes Contribute to service coordination, patient flow, and multidisciplinary collaboration Who Are We Looking For? We are seeking a motivated and capable nurse or midwife who: Is registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Has a minimum of three years post-registration experience or is currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife Demonstrates leadership capability and the ability to support and develop others Possesses strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Is committed to culturally safe, person-centred care and rural health service delivery About Us Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQASB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role. A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN 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. Job ref : . Enquiries Hayley Sommerville Nurse Unit Manager Phone: E-mail: Application Closing Date 05 June 2026 - 11.55PM Attachments RN2 Assoc Nurse Midwife Unit Mgr Acute Role Description.pdf RN Job Capacity Statement.pdf Australian applicant guidelines Advertised: 16 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 05 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time Back Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App
