Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager

Overview Job no: Work type: Full timeLocation: Far NorthCategories: Nursing/Midwifery 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). Join our team as an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Discharge Coordinator drive seamless patient discharge processes while supporting staff growth 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 Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN and Whyalla Hospital and Health Service 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 the Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager – Discharge Coordinator , you’ll combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities to support high-quality, patient-centred care. In this role, you will guide and mentor less experienced staff, promote continuity of care, and work closely with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager to implement practice improvements. You will also contribute to ward and unit management, including staff development, rostering, and resource planning, while ensuring safe and effective discharge processes that support positive patient outcomes. Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing About You Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife 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 post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife. Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice. Experience in the supervision 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 theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Ref : Want To Know More? Contact: Renee Anderson - Nurse Management Facilitator, , Application Closing Date: Friday 31st October 2025 - 11.55PM Attachments RN/M2A Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 11 Oct 2025 Cen. 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