Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Dental

• Salary: RN/M2C- $87,416.00 - $110,497.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide CBD
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 7.6 hours per week up to 21 Nov 2026

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Infection Control and Staff Health Professional to provide high-quality nursing services across a variety of healthcare settings. In this role, you will apply your clinical expertise to support infection prevention strategies and staff health initiatives, ensuring a safe and effective healthcare environment. With a strong focus on patient and staff safety, you will contribute to maintaining high infection control standards while supporting the well-being of healthcare personnel.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will be accountable for your own practice standards and provide guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will also take ownership of portfolio responsibilities in infection control and staff health, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills further, moving from a competent to a proficient practitioner in a supportive and professional healthcare environment.

This contract may be offered an extension pending business needs.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team, bringing strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to excellence in infection prevention and staff health. You will thrive in a dynamic clinical setting, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining high standards of care.

• Strong clinical expertise & leadership – At least three years of post-registration experience, with proven ability to lead and mentor less experienced healthcare workers.
• Exceptional problem-solving & organisational skills – Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards & quality systems – Understanding of infection control, staff health, and relevant legislation, ethics, and competency standards.
• Effective communication & teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and the ability to engage with diverse healthcare teams.

If you're passionate about infection prevention and staff health, apply now to make a meaningful impact in our healthcare community!

About us

Statewide 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 well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide 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 Information:

• Please 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.

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

Job ref: 895617

Enquiries to:

Craig Anderson

Telephone: 8222 8364

Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21st March 2025

Attachments

895617 RN2 ICSH Professional Role Description.pdf

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