Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Mental Health Services - Glenside 
• Salary  RN-3  $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Temporary full-time till 5.3.27

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the Inpatient Rehab Services – Glenside within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP). Here you’ll help shape the future of mental health care through safe and connected world-class care, research and innovation.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Commit to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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About the Role

Join our Mental Health team as a Nurse Unit Manager and lead the delivery of high quality, recovery focused care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will coordinate clinical services, build team capability and maintain strong standards that support positive consumer outcomes.

• Lead nursing and multidisciplinary team performance
• Coordinate safe, high quality consumer care
• Support staff development and positive team culture
• Drive practice improvement and uphold standards
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and external services
• Build strong relationships across healthcare teams

About You

You are an experienced mental health nurse and strong clinical leader who is passionate about person centred care, team development and positive consumer outcomes.

• AHPRA registration with mental health nursing qualification

• Lead teams and drive clinical practice improvement

• Support staff growth and foster positive team culture

• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary services

• Manage competing priorities and lead change effectively

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required   945583 RD Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?
Connect with 

Jenny Sharma, Nurse Manager Glenside

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 23 August 2026
Job Ref: 945583

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position