SA Health
Job reference: 952104
Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
- Salary: RN/M2A - $107,487 to $114,917 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary sacrifice packaging
- Employment: Full Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract (part time opportunity available)
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Lead with Clinical Expertise in Surgical Care

Take the next step in your nursing leadership career as a Surgical Ward Associate Nurse Unit Manager with Port Pirie Regional Health Service. Support high-quality, patient-centred care while providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing teams within a busy surgical environment.

About the Role

Working alongside the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager, you will contribute to the effective operation of the surgical ward while maintaining a strong focus on clinical care and patient outcomes.

You will use your clinical expertise to assess patients, support effective care planning and promote continuity of care across the unit. You will also assist with implementing practice changes and improving service delivery, while providing supervision, mentoring and development opportunities for staff and students.

The role also provides the opportunity to contribute to the operational management of the ward, including rostering, work allocation, performance management and resource planning. You will use relevant computer systems and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Sunrise, to support the effective delivery of services.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Registered Nurse/Midwife ready to take the next step in clinical leadership. You will have at least 3 years post-registration experience or be currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.





You will bring advanced clinical assessment skills, experience supervising staff and students, and the ability to provide effective leadership within a fast-paced surgical environment. Robust organisational, communication and computer skills are essential, along with a commitment to high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development.

You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.

Ready to take the next step in surgical nursing leadership? Apply now and bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills to Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

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.



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Application 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: 952104.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Melissa Pine
EA to Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: 8638 4641
E-mail: ••••@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

20 October 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

952104 RN2A Assoc Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Ward Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Applications close: 20/10/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.

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