SA Health
Job reference: 935811
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• RN/M2A | Part Time 0.53 FTE | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $107,487 - $114,917 p.a (pro rata)

Join us as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Renal Dialysis and take the next step in your nursing leadership journey!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

 

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply).  Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

 

Site and Service:

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a leading regional hospital in South Australia, offering 58 beds, including flex and monitored beds, and a broad range of services such as emergency care, general and surgical services, maternity, outpatient clinics, and outreach programs. We are proud to provide chemotherapy services, along with a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department - both the largest outside of Adelaide - ensuring advanced care close to home for our community. Our dedicated team works in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, delivering inclusive, high-quality care to all areas of the region. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta

 

About the Role:

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Renal Dialysis, you will provide proficient, person-centred nursing care while supporting the leadership and coordination of the unit. You will oversee care delivery, monitor patient outcomes, and contribute to the effective operation of the service. In this role, you will assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager with clinical, education and management activities, including coordinating services, supporting staff development, and contributing to rostering and resource planning. You will provide leadership within the team, support a positive learning culture, and contribute to quality improvement and research activities to enhance patient care outcomes.

 

About You:

• You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• You must be registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• You must have demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards
  of practice.
• You must have experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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 descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• This is a part time vacancy, working 40 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Alison Hoare - Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, 8668 7506, Alison.Hoare@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 935811

Application Closing Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026 - 11:55PM

 

Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.

935811 RN/M2A Role Description

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Applications close: 02/05/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.