Job no: 897009
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network,Lower Eyre Health Services Cummins
* Salary:RN/M3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Temporary Part-time position working 24 hours per week,Commencing 1 September 2025up to 24 January 2026
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Overview
Are you a skilled and experienced nurse ready to take on a pivotal role in coordinating patient care? SA Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager Job Share for a part-time, short-term contract position within the Cummins MPS unit of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. This exciting opportunity is based in the stunning Eyre and Western region, offering a chance to make a real difference in a rural community.
In this role, you will utilise your clinical knowledge and expertise to provide exceptional leadership and management for the nursing/midwifery and multidisciplinary teams. Your primary focus will be ensuring continuity and quality of patient care through effective line management, coordination, and guidance of team activities.
As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will be accountable for driving positive nursing practices, addressing any inconsistencies between practice and policy, and fostering a positive work culture that prioritises patient outcomes. Your ability to develop team performance and inspire excellence will be crucial in achieving the highest standards of care.
SA Health is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes work-life balance. You will have access to extensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a range of employee benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth.
This part-time, short-term contract position is scheduled to end on January 24, 2026, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specific timeframe.
If you are a dedicated and skilled nurse seeking a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this Nurse Unit Manager Job Share position. Join SA Health and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the Eyre and Western community.
To learn more about the exciting career opportunities at SA Health, please visit sahealth.sa.gov.au.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Cummins and District Memorial Hospital is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. The hospital has 11 inpatient beds as well as aged care beds, and provides a range of services including emergency, general medicine, surgical care, day surgery, palliative care and outpatients.
Community Health and Allied Health services are also based on the hospital site and provide services to the community. The Miroma Place Hostel is separate to the hospital and provides a homelike setting for people with low levels of care needs.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
This is a part time vacancy, working48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. This appointment will be part of a job share arrangement.
Why Join Us
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a shortvideo about what salary packaging is.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available fromSA Health Careers - Relocation support .
* Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:897009
Enquiries
Name: Rebecca Varney
Title:Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 8676 0222
E-mail: rebecca.varney@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
5 August 2025 - 1 week close - 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website -How to apply for further information.
Attachments
897009 - RNM3A - Nurse Midwife Unit Mgr - Cummins - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 29 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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The Nurse Unit Manager will contribute to Cummins Health Unit/Community Service by utilising their clinical knowledge and experience.
The Nurse Unit Manager will contribute to Cummins Health Unit/Community Service by utilising their clinical knowledge and experience.
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