SA Health
Job reference: 934727
Location: 5271 - NARACOORTE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service - Theatre Department
• Salary: RN/M2A  $107,487 to $114,917 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Part-time position working 32 hours per week
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Step Into Leadership in Perioperative Care

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join our Theatre Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, supporting high-quality surgical services in a regional healthcare setting.

About the Role

As an ANUM, you will provide proficient, person-centred perioperative nursing care while supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the theatre service.

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality care, while mentoring staff and contributing to a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care within the Theatre Department
• Provide shift leadership and support patient flow
• Assist the NUM with rostering, staffing and service coordination
• Support education, mentoring and supervision of staff and students
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Assist with clinical governance, audits and service development

Who We’re Looking For

You are a confident clinician ready to step into a leadership role.

You will bring:

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
• Experience in theatre, recovery or day surgery nursing
• Strong communication, problem solving and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safe, patient-centred care

Ready to step into a leadership role in perioperative care? Apply now.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

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. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Applicant Information

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• 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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Job ref: 934727

Enquiries

Samantha Bueti
Position: Administration Manager
Phone: 87628102
E-mail: Samantha.Bueti@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

28 April 2026 - 2 week close - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

 934727 - RN2 Registered Nurse 2 Theatre.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 28/04/2026 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.