Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Maitland Hospital
- Support clinical leadership and high-quality nursing care delivery.
- Mentor staff and assist in team coordination.
- Undertake management responsibilities including performance management and recruitment.
- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Maitland Hospital
- Salary: RN/M2A - $109,637 to $117,215 p.a. (pro rata) + super + penalties + salary sacrifice packaging
- Employment: Multiple opportunities available
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Employment Opportunities
Permanent Part Time Contract - 24 hours per week
Temporary Part Time Contract (up to 17 January 2028) - 16 hours per week
Protect patients. Lead change. Advance your career.
Join Maitland Hospital as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager where you'll contribute to high-quality patient care and supporting the nursing team in effective healthcare delivery.
About the Role
Support clinical leadership and the delivery of high-quality nursing care, contribute to team coordination, mentor staff, and support day-to-day service delivery and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities:
- Promoting continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with our team
- Assisting in the implementation of practice changes under the guidance of our Nurse Unit Manager
- Providing leadership of nursing/midwives in the health service in support of the Nurse Unit Manager
- Undertaking management responsibilities such as performance management, recruitment, rostering, and financial planning.
What You'll Bring
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, with a practising certificate
- Strong leadership, communication and education skills
- Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement
Interested in learning more? View the Role Description for a comprehensive outline of the position, responsibilities and essential requirements before submitting your application.
About Us
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.
A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us
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Applicant Information
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 click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 954567
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Megan Short
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing
Phone: 8832 0100
E-mail: megan.short@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
10 November 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
954567 RN2A Associate Nurse Midwife Unit Manager Role Description.pdf
Registered Nurse Job Capacity Statement.pdf
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