Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – NOARLUNGA HOSPITAL – GERIATRIC CARE

Salary $125,183.00 - $130,779.00 (Pro Rata) RN/M3 | 1 FTE – ONGOING

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is thrilled to offer an exciting NEW opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the BRAND NEW Acute Geriatric Ward at Noarlunga Hospital!

This is more than just a leadership role — it’s your chance to shape and develop a dedicated, multidisciplinary team in rehabilitation, aged care, and palliative services from the ground up. You will be at the forefront of fostering a positive, collaborative culture that empowers your staff to deliver exceptional, compassionate care every day. Be part of the exciting journey as we open our new ward!

About the role:

• Collaborate with highly trained multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality care
• Oversee recruitment, rostering, work allocation, and attendance within the ward, ensuring resources align with operational needs
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and workload distribution to ensure optimal service delivery
• Represent the unit at meetings and committees, advocating for the needs and interests of patients and staff
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the nursing team

About you:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and implement innovative solutions
• Demonstrated clinical leadership ability to develop, lead and manage a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the growth of your team members
• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Philippa Jones - Operational Nursing Director, 0481 053 941, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 8th July 2025

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Role Description

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Applicant Information:

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 907000