Nurse Unit Manager - FIFO - Coober Pedy

(FIFO) Fly-in-fly-out roster may be negotiated

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Coober Pedy MPS
• Fly-in-fly-out roster -3 weeks in Coober Pedy 1 week work from home
• Salary:  RN/M3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation, Allowances, Accommodation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full time position (12-month contract to cover maternity leave up to 26 October 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Nursing Leadership Opportunity

Overview

We have a fantastic leadership opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join the team at Coober Pedy Hospital, within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. With attractive financial incentives on offer, including fly-in-fly-out roster, this is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to play a key leadership role in the hospital.

Coober Pedy Hospital is a 15-bed facility and 24-hour accident and emergency department, with 11 acute beds and 6 high level residential aged care beds. The staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers to ensure optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community.

Benefits

• Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Fly-in-fly-out roster -3 weeks in Coober Pedy 1 week work from home
• Offering exceptional work life balance. There are additional monetary incentives in addition to the base salary consisting of the following:
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
  • Attraction Incentive – Up to 20% per annum base salary (maximum of $25,000 for full time and subject to pro-rata) paid as a lump sum at the completion of the first 12 month’s service; then paid fortnightly as a retention allowance for an additional 12 months thereafter
  • Regional and Remote Zone and Locality Allowance – Zone 4
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Paid intrastate travel along with accommodation in Coober Pedy
  • 6 weeks annual paid recreation leave
  • In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
    
    

About you

• You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
• At least 3 years post registration experience 
• With prior experience in management and leadership roles, you will be capable of giving supervision to student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
• Use your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain a cohesive multidisciplinary team and resolve local or immediate nursing care problems, and foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.
• Demonstrated ability in leading and promoting consumer engagement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management.
• Ability to review and improve models of care to be person and family centred.
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting.
• Experience in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite and rostering software such as ProAct.

About Eyre and Far North LHN

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Coober Pedy, known as the opal capital of the world, is a quirky undergrown town in the heart of the desert.  With its sun-baked lunar like landscape, it's fascinating history and unique way of life. Sit back and enjoy the changing colours of the outback at sunset.

Coober Pedy - Get Outback - Get Underground

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 911692

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below.

Enquiries

Danielle Gilbert, EO/DON on 0466 516 469 or danielle.gilbert@sa.gov.au  for a confidential discussion.

Application Closing Date

22 August 2025 - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 911692 - RN3A - Nurse Midwife Unit Manager - Coober Pedy - Role Description.pdf

JCS+RN+final.pdf

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