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Nuclear Medicine Nurse Unit Manager


Company : Health


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DetailsJob no: 926083Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Nursing/MidwiferyCentral Adelaide Local Health NetworkStatewide SA Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine Nurse Unit Manager (Temp - Maternity leave cover)Salary: RN3 - $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice BenefitsLocation: Initially Roma Mitchell House, North Terrace, AdelaideFull Time, Temporary Role until January 2027About the roleAs Nurse Unit Manager, Nuclear Medicine, you will provide pivotal leadership and coordination of nursing care across SA Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine services. Using your expert clinical knowledge, you will lead and support nursing practice across five sites, setting clear standards that ensure safe, consistent and high-quality patient care aligned with the SA Health quality framework.Based in Adelaide CBD initially, this role works closely with local Radiology Nurse Unit Managers to support day-to-day operations while providing Statewide leadership. You will play a key role in shaping and expanding nuclear medicine nursing practice, including the growth of PET services, fostering a positive learning culture, strengthening team capability, and ensuring effective resource management to deliver excellent outcomes for patients and staff alike.About youRegistered Nurse with AHPRA registration and a current practising certificateProven leadership skills with strength in communication, problem solving and changeDemonstrated management experience with the ability to develop and support staffStrong clinical knowledge of Medical Imaging or Nuclear Medicine nursing, aligned to NSQHS standardsAbout usStatewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and wellbeing of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.What we offerSalary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.Diversity and inclusionStatewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application InformationPlease refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.Job ref: 926083Enquiries toApplication Closing Date11:55 pm Thursday, 12 th February 2026Attachments926083 SCSS SAMI NUM NUC MED RD.pdfAdvertised29 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 12 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr