- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Nursing and Palliative Care Team
- RN/M2A | Position based in Port Pirie
- Salary: $107,487 - $114,917 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + leave loading & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent Part-time position working 32 hours per week
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Lead with compassion. Support with purpose. Make every moment matter.
Are you an experienced nurse or midwife ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join our dedicated Palliative Care team and help deliver exceptional, person-centred care to patients and their families during life's most important moments.
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you'll work alongside the Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical leadership, support a skilled multidisciplinary team, and help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality palliative care. You'll play a key role in mentoring staff, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to the day-to-day coordination of the unit.
If you're passionate about compassionate care, collaborative leadership, and making a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of palliative care services, ensuring continuity and consistency
- Assist in managing ward/unit operations, including staffing, performance, and financial planning.
- Foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
- Support the development of less experienced staff and ensure high practice standards.
- Contribute to practice improvements and operational management alongside the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager.
What We’re Looking For:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated clinical experience and leadership capability (at least 3 years post-registration experience)
- A commitment to delivering person-centred, compassionate palliative care.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and teamwork skills.
- The ability to support, mentor and develop staff while promoting a positive team culture.
- Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to quality improvement and safe practice.
Interested in learning more? View the Role Description for a comprehensive outline of the position, responsibilities and essential requirements before submitting your application.
Why Join 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
Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN
At Yorke and Northern Local Health Network we believe in supporting our people and providing opportunities for professional growth. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you’re ready to step up and be part of an innovative, caring, and dynamic team, apply today!
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 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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Kerri Bull
Position: NUM - Community Nursing & Palliative Care Northern
Phone: 8638 1100
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
10 September 2026 - 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 928168
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