Noarlunga Health Service, Associate Nurse Unit Manager- Operating Theatres Scrub/Scout

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Theatres | Lead ENT & Plastics Excellence at SA Health!

Join SA Health as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in Operating Theatres at Noarlunga Health Service, where you'll lead a dedicated surgical team specialising in ENT and Plastics procedures. This ongoing leadership position offers the opportunity to drive clinical excellence whilst mentoring staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives in a supportive, collaborative environment. Bring your minimum three years of scrub and scout experience plus Level 2 leadership skills to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in Adelaide's premier health network.

About the role:

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, this role is responsible for providing nursing and/or midwifery services within the perioperative setting, specifically the Instrument & Circulating Nurse roles. Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in undertaking ward/unit/service management responsibilities, e.g. Performance management processes, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation and attendance management, financial and supplies planning and monitoring.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area,
• Monitoring patient/client care plans to ensure appropriate care outcomes are achieved on a daily basis,
• Assists and supports the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities,
• Plan and coordinate services including those from other disciplines,
• Assist the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager and Nurse/Midwife Educators to maintain a learning culture by being a resource person, encouraging reflection and professional development, and assisting others to maintain portfolios/records of learning

About you:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate,
• Professional with a compassionate and engaging demeanor, demonstrating exceptional situational awareness and the ability to adapt seamlessly to dynamic environments, while maintaining a strong patient-focused approach,
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills essential,
  Work well under pressure, effective and efficient communication skills, demonstrated quality improvement initiatives,
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience,
• Demonstrated competence in scrub/scout perioperative nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards,
• Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses,
• Collaborative team players who communicate effectively, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive and efficient healthcare environment.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Katie Morgan, Advanced Nurse Manager Perioperative Services, 0466 014 716, Kathryn.Morgan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 21 September 2025

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• Noarlunga Health Service, Associate Nurse Unit Manager- Operating Theatres Scrub Scout- Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• 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.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 913431