Nurse Manager - Surgical Services

Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role and must be available for intermittent periods of leave backfill from February 2027 until February 2028

• →Lead the development and analysis, measurement, and evaluation of management processes
• →Oversee and coordinate nursing staff and operations including ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care
• →Provide guidance and support to nursing teams, fostering a collaborative and effective work environment.

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines
• Proven ability for flexibility, innovation and creativity within the whole of service setting
• Someone who will thrive in a collaborative environment

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential
• Proven ability for flexibility, innovation and creativity with in the whole of service setting
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management
• Demonstrated ability in leading and promoting consumer engagement initiatives

• Registered Nurses and/or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Experience in Safety and Quality initiatives
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards
• Knowledge of Australian National Safety and Quality and Safety Health Service Standards
• Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing and or midwifery and health care issues
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting

Enquires can be made to:

Nurse Manager

Rebecca.Bewlex@sa.gov.au 

8161 9977

Applicants are required to submit a resume and (if applicable) are encouraged to provide a statement (cover letter) outlining their interest in the role and the attributes they can bring, matched to the Role Description.

RN3 - Nurse Manager Surgical Services - Role Description - 955882.pdf

WCHN Competency Framework.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 10 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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