At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic nursing team to deliver top-notch paediatric care and drive quality improvements.
- Company: Join ACHA Health, a leading private hospital group in South Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a vibrant healthcare community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with leadership experience and strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
The Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing leader to join our team as Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for the Paediatric Ward, Paediatric Day Stay Unit and Sleep Studies Unit.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the operational, clinical and strategic leadership of the Paediatric Ward, Paediatric Day Stay Unit and Sleep Studies Unit.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care
- Ensuring safe, efficient and effective unit operations
- Driving quality improvement, patient safety and accreditation outcomes
- Managing staffing, rostering and resource allocation
- Developing, mentoring and supporting nursing staff
- Collaborating with medical specialists, executive management and key stakeholders
- Leading change initiatives and service improvements
- Supporting the achievement of organisational and departmental KPIs
- Managing the Sleep Studies service and associated staff
- Ensuring compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and hospital policies
ACHA Health offers:
- Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income
- Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team
- Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
- Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals
- A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community
- A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
- You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum 7 years' post-registration nursing experience
- Previous leadership or management experience in an acute healthcare setting
- Strong clinical knowledge and sound decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities
- Proven ability to lead teams and foster a positive workplace culture
- Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Current South Australian Working With Children Check
About us:
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. The Memorial Hospital offers a range of specialties including ENT Surgery, general medicine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery and plastic & reconstructive surgery. The Memorial Hospital has 8 operating theatres, a dedicated paediatric day stay unit and a level 2 critical care unit. The Memorial Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact: Emma Stagg, Director of Nursing, The Memorial Hospital.
Applications Close: COB Monday 31 August 2026.
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