• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary RN-3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months

About the Role

As the Nurse Unit Manager for the Pain Management Unit, you will lead a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a specialised service. Your clinical expertise and leadership skills will be central to coordinating clinic and procedural activities, working closely with the medical head of unit to ensure smooth operations and optimal outcomes. You will manage nursing staff, foster effective multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensure care is delivered to the highest professional standards.

In this pivotal role, you will take accountability for both nursing and multidisciplinary outcomes, addressing any gaps between practice and policy to drive continuous improvement. You will champion team performance, nurture a supportive and positive workplace culture, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialised service where your leadership will directly influence patient outcomes and service excellence.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated Nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. You bring strong clinical expertise, proven management skills, and a passion for driving service excellence in pain management and procedural care.

Skilled leader with strengths in communication, problem solving and change management

Able to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive, growth-focused workplace culture

Knowledgeable in relevant legislation, standards, and contemporary nursing practices

• Registered Nurse with current practising certificate and 5+ years’ relevant experience
• Some intrastate travel might be needed.

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: 906208

Enquiries to:

Kade Polson Position: Interim Nurse Manager Outpatients Central
Phone: 7074 5533
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 5 September 2025

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

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