Oodnadatta Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead its Multipurpose Service (MPS) across the Emergency Department, acute care, and triage. This is an 11-week contract placement running from 2 November 2026 to 15 January 2027, based in Oodnadatta, South Australia. The role is full-time at 1.0 FTE (76 hours per fortnight) and classified as RN3, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in a rural and remote healthcare setting where clinical leadership directly shapes patient outcomes and team performance.

- Lead clinical operations across ED, acute care, and triage in a rural and remote MM7 classified facility
- Full-time contract placement, 11 weeks, with flexibility to support operational needs across the MPS
- RN3 classification with scope to mentor nursing staff and drive quality care in a close-knit team environment

Preferred Requirements





- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and demonstrated MPS experience
- Proven clinical leadership and unit management experience in a hospital or acute care setting
- Robust knowledge of emergency department, acute care, and triage protocols and best practice
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to shift-by-shift redeployment based on operational and staffing needs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across clinical, administrative, and community contexts

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Post-graduate qualification or formal training in nursing management or clinical leadership
- Experience working in rural or remote healthcare settings, or demonstrated commitment to rural health practice

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