Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary RN-3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time temporary up to 25/12/26 About the Role In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll draw on your clinical expertise and experience to coordinate and guide the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within our Health Unit/Community Service. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes for patients and clients, while supporting a cohesive and compassionate multidisciplinary team. Your ability to lead with empathy, clarity and purpose will help shape an environment where excellence in care thrives. As a valued member of our leadership team, you’ll take accountability for clinical outcomes and the ongoing development of best practice standards. You’ll actively address any inconsistencies between practice and policy, and work to strengthen team performance through mentorship, collaboration and open communication. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, enhancing the quality of care for our community while fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture where every team member can grow and contribute. About You You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who leads by example and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll bring a strong clinical background, proven leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Qualified and Registered: You are registered (or eligible for registration) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or are eligible to hold, a current practising certificate. Experienced and Skilled Leader: You have at least three years of post-registration experience, with demonstrated competence in your field, and proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Collaborative and Innovative: You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering staff development and driving change through creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to person- and family-centred models of care. Knowledgeable and Committed to Quality: You bring sound clinical knowledge, a strong understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and ethics, and a dedication to maintaining excellence through consumer engagement and continuous quality improvement. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health. Career Opportunities : Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 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 parti es will not be accepted for this position. Job ref: 920279 Enquiries to: Hong Pin Tan, Acting Nuse Manager Phone: 0466794322 E-mail: HongPin.Tan@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Sunday 18 January 2026 Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information 920279 RD Nurse Unit Manager 3E.1 Gynaecology, Breast, Thryoid and Gynaecology Oncology.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
