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Nurse Unit Manager
Posted: 16 Jul 2025
Location: Regional SA
Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a senior leadership role?
SustainHealth Recruitment is currently seeking a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for a permanent full-time opportunity at a public rural health facility in regional South Australia, just 2 hours inland from Adelaide.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed healthcare team providing high-quality care across both aged care and acute services in a supportive community setting.
About the Role: Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Unit Manager will oversee a 15- bed mixed unit, including 8 aged care beds and 7 acute/ED beds. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations, workforce management, clinical leadership, and ensuring the delivery of safe, person- centred care.
You will manage and support a multidisciplinary team that includes:
- Level 1 & 2 Registered Nurses / Midwives
- Enrolled Nurses
- Assistants in Nursing / Midwifery
- Ancillary Support Staff
What’s on Offer:
- Salary up to $130,779 + super (dependent on experience)
- Permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday (38 hours/week)
- Leadership autonomy and support from experienced executive team
- Live and work in a welcoming rural community with great lifestyle perks
- Strong internal leadership and clinical development pathways
- SAP start with access to public sector leave entitlements and conditions
Key Criteria:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience
- Demonstrated experience in nursing leadership or management roles
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
- A commitment to excellence in patient care and staff development
- Knowledge of the South Australian Public Health System (desired)
- Must be an Australian Citizen or have full working rights in Australia
Contact our SustainHealth team, Makayla to apply or learn more:
Email: sa.nursing@sustainhr.com.au
Call: 0415 343 418