Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Aged Care - Relocate to South Australia
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Aged Care - Relocate to South Australia

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

South Australia

Industry:

Medical & Nursing

Contact Name:

Alexiss MacNeil

Contact Email:

alexiss.macneil@talentquarter.com

Contact Phone:

61295495742

Date Published:

20-Jan-2026

Are you an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role where your impact truly matters?

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to join a well-established aged care service in regional South Australia. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while enjoying the lifestyle, community connection, and affordability that regional living offers.

About the Role As the ANUM, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the clinical team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will play a key role in clinical governance, staff support, and operational excellence.

Benefits on offer: 

  • Competitive salary upto $110,000 based on experience
  • $15,000 relocation assistance
  • $2500 per year regional living allowance 
  • $2500 per year PD allowance
  • Supportive leadership and a stable, well-resourced service
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression
  • The opportunity to enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with lower cost of living
  • Visa sponsorship (ONSHORE CANDIDATES ONLY WITH CURRENT WORKING VISA)
Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting and mentoring nursing and care staff
  • Coordinating clinical care and overseeing daily operations
  • Ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards
  • Managing clinical documentation, assessments, and care planning
  • Acting as a clinical leader and escalation point during shifts
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and quality initiatives
About You You are a confident clinician with a passion for aged care and a desire to lead.

You will have:

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Experience in Australian residential aged care
  • Previous leadership or acting ANUM experience (highly regarded)
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and team-building abilities
  • A resident-focused, values-driven approach to care
Why Regional South Australia? Enjoy short commutes, strong community connections, affordable housing, and access to beautiful landscapes, wineries, and local produce  all while making a meaningful difference in a close-knit community.
 
For more information give Alexiss a call on 0485 836 617 or email alexiss.macneil@talentquarter.com


We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.
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