• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Salary: RN/M3 $125,183 to $130,779 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Permanent Part Time position working 20 hours per week
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact in cancer care? Port Lincoln Hospital is seeking a dedicated and innovative Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Cancer Services to lead and coordinate a dynamic team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our community.

As NUM, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership, management, and coordination of cancer services.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care.
• Drive quality improvement, resource management, and staff development.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and culturally safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with health professionals and community partners to achieve the best outcomes.

About You

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience, with proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team development abilities.
• Knowledge of cancer services and contemporary nursing practice standards.

Join us at Port Lincoln Hospital and lead a team committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

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Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Play a crucial role in supporting patients through their cancer journey, offering both clinical expertise and emotional support.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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.

Check(s)

• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 914603

Enquiries

Jacqueline Ogilvy Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 86832054
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

14 September 2025 - 1 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

914603 - RNM3 - NUM-Cancer Services - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

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