Co-Nurse Unit Manager

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA 5000 – Surgical Services General
• RN3 – $130,190–$136,010 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Permanent Full Time

Join our dedicated nursing team at CALHN, where you’ll help shape the future of health through world-class care and research – achieving the extraordinary every day.

• Be part of a safe and connected, person-centred nursing community
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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Lead South 2, a 36-bed acute surgical ward, and help create a positive culture where teams thrive and patients receive high-quality care. You’ll lead people, coordinate patient flow and manage resources while shaping safe, evidence-based practice.

• Lead nursing and multidisciplinary team activities
• Coordinate patient care, outcomes and efficient flow
• Build a positive, collaborative and accountable culture
• Manage staffing, rosters, leave and work allocation
• Monitor budgets, resources and supplies with due diligence
• Drive quality, safety and risk management processes
• Develop staff through coaching, learning and feedback
• Resolve team issues and support productive relationships
• Shape care models and adapt practice to service needs

Connect with Sharyn Webber, Nurse Manager

P: 0438 015 330
E: sharyn.webber@sa.gov.au

You are a collaborative nursing leader who brings strong surgical expertise, sound judgement and a passion for building capable teams and delivering safe, person-centred care.

• Hold current registration as a Nurse with NMBA
• Bring strong General Surgery nursing expertise
• Demonstrate experience in management and clinical leadership
• Lead change, resolve issues and build team capability
• Apply strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  951304 - RD for Co-Nurse Unit Manager.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 11 October 2026

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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