Associate Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department

SA Health - Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network
Whyalla, SA
A$103,353-$110,497 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU
Full-time
On-site

Posted 13 days ago


  • Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
  • RN/M2A | Full Time | Ongoing
  • Base Salary Range: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a
  • In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Elevate your career as a Clinical Nurse, where clinical excellence and leadership opportunities await!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Site and Service:

Whyalla Hospital

Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital’s Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care. It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

About Whyalla.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

  • Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
  • Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As a Clinical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional nursing and/or midwifery services across a diverse range of healthcare settings, building upon your expertise through hands-on experience and further education. At this stage, you'll evolve from a competent practitioner to a proficient leader in the field, with the support and guidance of a collaborative team.

You will take ownership of your practice, ensuring high standards and accountability for both your own responsibilities and activities delegated to others. Additionally, you will play a key role in mentoring and supporting less experienced staff, fostering their growth and development.

While your primary focus remains clinical care, this role offers exciting opportunities to take on specialized portfolios tailored to your skills and career aspirations. These portfolio responsibilities will be aligned with your individual development plan, as discussed in your performance review, enabling you to shape your career path in a meaningful and rewarding way. Join us and advance your career in a dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented environment.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

About You:

  • Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
  • Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.
  • Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
  • Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

  • 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: 899128

Want To Know More? Contact:

Siobhan Maguire - Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Director, 0407 790 246, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

899128 RN/M2A Role Description.pdf

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Whyalla, SA, Australia

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