• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Nursing and Palliative Care Team
• Position based in Port Pirie
• Salary: RN/M2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Part Time - 0.8 FTE

Join Our Compassionate Team – Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager, Palliative Care
We’re seeking a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager for our Palliative Care team. If you're a skilled nurse/midwife looking to make a lasting difference in people's lives while supporting a compassionate, expert team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of palliative care services, ensuring continuity and consistency
• Assist in managing ward/unit operations, including staffing, performance, and financial planning.
• Foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
• Support the development of less experienced staff and ensure high practice standards.
• Contribute to practice improvements and operational management alongside the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager.

What We’re Looking For:

• A registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post-registration experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare legislation, quality improvement systems, and contemporary issues in healthcare.

Why Join Us?

At Yorke and Northern Local Health Network we believe in supporting our people and providing opportunities for professional growth. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you’re ready to step up and be part of an innovative, caring, and dynamic team, apply today!

About our Region

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job ref: 899497.

Enquiries

Sarah Ashby
Team Leader Community Nurses & Palliative Care
Phone: 8662 2458
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

5 August 2025, 11:55PM

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

Attachments

899497 Role Description.pdf

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