• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary RN-3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 28 hours per week

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nursing professional to play a key role in supporting high-quality nursing management within the Surgery program. In this role, you’ll apply your clinical expertise to provide critical support services to the Nurse Lead, Nurse Unit Managers and Nurse Consultants. You’ll contribute across a wide range of operational areas including staffing methodologies, workforce planning, recruitment, professional development, financial administration, patient flow, accreditation, and risk management. Your contribution will help drive effective, efficient and sustainable service delivery, while maintaining a strong focus on staff wellbeing and a positive workplace culture.

As part of this role, you will take accountability for the delivery of nursing management practices within your portfolio and help ensure alignment with policy and best practice. Your ability to work collaboratively across teams, analyse staffing trends, support rostering, succession planning and professional development will be central to your success. You may also be involved in leading or coordinating projects that contribute to improved patient outcomes, and in some cases, take on operational oversight responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact across service operations while shaping the future of nursing leadership.

About You

You are a confident and collaborative nursing professional with a passion for leadership, innovation and quality improvement in healthcare. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a forward-thinking approach to driving change, supporting staff development and delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

Current registration (or eligibility) as a Nurse with at least 3 years' experience, including leadership in nursing/midwifery practice.

Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage change, engage consumers and guide staff growth.

Proven ability to manage projects, prioritise competing demands and foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, quality systems and contemporary healthcare issues.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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: 908543

Enquiries to:

Kylie Burns Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 0421 057 681
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

908543 RD Surgery program Nurse Manager.pdf

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