Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health Queenstown ICC
Central Adelaide Local Health NetworkAdelaide, SA, AUAssociate Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health Queenstown ICC
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Work type : Full time
Location : Adelaide Metro Western
Categories : Nursing / Midwifery
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Queenstown
- Salary RN-2 $103,353 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rate) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent full-time and part-time positions
About the Role
As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you’ll play a key leadership role in supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and guiding a dedicated team of mental health nurses. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality, and recovery-focused care for consumers with complex needs. Your role will involve assisting with team management activities such as rostering, recruitment, performance development, and implementing best-practice changes that enhance the consumer experience and strengthen service delivery.
You’ll combine your clinical expertise with a compassionate and person-centred approach to provide direct and comprehensive nursing care, education, and counselling that promotes optimal health and recovery outcomes. As a valued mentor, you’ll support and develop less experienced staff, contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, and participate in research and policy development within the service. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference each day, while contributing to a supportive and professional team aligned with the values and vision of SA Health.
About You
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate mental health nurse with strong leadership abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. You are a motivated team player who thrives in dynamic healthcare settings and supports the professional development of others.
Registered Nurse with a Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Mental Health Nursing, with extensive experience in complex mental health care.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change management skills, with the ability to guide and support nursing teams.
Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration, supervising staff and students, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Sound knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, legislation, quality improvement, consumer-centred care, and the recovery framework.
About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.
With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.
Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.
Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
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Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information :
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref : Enquiries to :
Denise Smith
Position : Nurse Manager
Phone : E-mail :
Application Closing Date
11 : 55 pm Friday 14 November 2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
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Advertised : 30 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close : 14 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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