• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary RN-2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 13/11/26

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality nursing services across a variety of health care settings. Building on your clinical experience and expertise, you will provide person-centred care while supporting and guiding less experienced team members. You’ll be accountable for your own professional standards, contribute to best practice outcomes, and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote safe, consistent, and effective patient care.

In this dynamic position, you’ll work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to support the day-to-day operational and clinical management of the ward or unit. This includes participating in change management initiatives, workforce planning, staff rostering, and performance development. You will also take on a portfolio of responsibilities that contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and continuity of care, helping to drive excellence within the team and support a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About You

You’re a dedicated and experienced nursing professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality care. Your strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively will see you thrive in this role.

Current Registration – You are registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia and hold, or are eligible to hold, a current practising certificate. A qualification or enrolment in an approved Mental Health course is highly regarded where applicable.

Skilled and Experienced – You bring a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience (or are currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife) with demonstrated competence in your area of practice, including supervising and supporting junior staff.

Strong Communicator and Team Player – You possess well-developed communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Knowledgeable and Adaptable – You understand current healthcare legislation, quality improvement systems, and professional standards, and can apply creative and flexible approaches to problem-solving in a dynamic clinical setting.

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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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 parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 906493

Enquiries to:

Kylie Burns Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 0421 057 681
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 July 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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