nurse unit manager (num) | regional south australia | perm.

This is your chance to be the clinical powerhouse—leading our diverse team, setting the standard for exceptional care, and building a fantastic workplace culture. You won't just manage; you'll inspire, innovate, and ensure every patient gets the best outcome.

In this high-impact role, you'll be the ultimate driver of unit success. Your key missions will be to:

• Own Clinical & Cultural Excellence: Champion best practice and consumer dignity while actively fostering a strong, collaborative work culture.
• Master Operations & Resources: Provide dynamic, hands-on leadership, using sharp judgment to master resource management, rostering, and day-to-day operations for optimal clinical and commercial outcomes.
• Drive Quality & Compliance: Spotlight improvement opportunities, ensure flawless documentation, and guarantee ironclad compliance with all safety, accreditation, and licencing requirements.
• Develop Your Team: Mentor and empower your nursing staff, guiding them toward high standards of performance and professional growth.

We're searching for a leader passionate about their community, dedicated to excellence, and ready to take the reins of a diverse, integrated health service.

• The Leader We Need: You are a Community Catalyst and Clinical Captain—a decisive leader with expertise across diverse settings (Acute, Aged Care, etc.). You are personally accountable for exceptional care and thrive on translating best practice into consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Your Essential Toolkit: You bring Current AHPRA Registration, significant leadership experience (including astute resource management in mixed-service environments), and a strong, practical understanding of NSQHS standards and clinical governance.

We offer more than a job—we offer a lifestyle and financial advantages unique to regional SA Health:

• Experience the Riverland Mallee Coorong: Enjoy a relaxed Regional Lifestyle with short commutes, affordable living, and unparalleled access to the Murray River, natural parks, and vibrant local communities.
• Exceptional Compensation: A Competitive Salary (approx. $125k–$130k p.a.) coupled with Attractive Regional Allowances that significantly boost your take-home pay. Plus, generous Salary Packaging and 11% Superannuation.
• Relocation & Support: Financial Relocation Support and up to 3 months of Accommodation Support to make your transition seamless.
• Career & Autonomy: High Autonomy in a diverse MPS Role (Acute, Aged Care, Community) with Direct Community Impact and excellent Professional Development benefits.

How to apply

Simply submit your CV today or contact us directly:

• Telephone: 08 8468 8022
• Email: southaustraliahealth@randstad.com.au
• Ask for Kelly or Paige.