Nurse Unit Manager - Sheoak Lodge

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Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Millicent and District Hospital and Health Service
• Position based in Millicent
• Salary: $125,183 - $130,779 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits| RN/M3
• Ongoing Full Time working over a 5-day roster

As a Nurse Unit Manager
, you will use your extensive clinical knowledge and leadership capability to provide overall coordination, management, and direction of patient/client care within your designated service area. You will be accountable for ensuring high-quality, safe, and consistent nursing/midwifery practice, while supporting staff development, team cohesion, and continuity of care. This role plays a key part in aligning clinical practice with policy, addressing practice inconsistencies, and driving improvements in patient outcomes through strong leadership and effective team management.

• Coordinate and lead the delivery of patient/client care within a defined clinical or community setting.
• Provide line management, leadership, and supervision to nursing/midwifery and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure nursing/midwifery practice aligns with professional standards, policies, and service expectations.
• Build team capability, performance, and a positive workplace culture to support high-quality patient outcomes.

• Are you a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with at least three years’ post-registration experience?
• Do you demonstrate competence in nursing and/or midwifery practice in line with relevant professional standards?
• Do you have experience in management and leadership roles within a healthcare setting?
• Are you confident supervising and supporting direct care workers, students, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses or midwives?
• Salary packages a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information.
• Team Culture:
  Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation support:
  Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Millicent with up to 3 months (Domestic) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes).
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world‑class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…