Job no: 951896
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: (EOI) Expression of Interest
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Equipment Nurse Manager RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 3
Surgical Services –North Adelaide 5006 Kaurna land
1.0 FTE
Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role to backfill periods of leave and must be available from 06 February 2027 to 28 January 2028.
The Equipment Nurse Manager will be responsible for:
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The Equipment Nurse Manager, Level 3, uses clinical knowledge and experience to provide corporate and clinical support services in areas such as equipment resource management, technological advancements in equipment/surgical techniques, financial administration in relation to consumables and equipment budget, accreditation and risk management processes and information system management
The Equipment Nurse Manager in this role has the responsibility and accountability for coordinating a comprehensive service using SA Health Procurement processes and WCHN Procurement processes for Surgical Services equipment and consumables. This is inclusive of acquisition planning management of the equipment, coordination of equipment trials, evaluations and tender processes. The Equipment Nurse Manager will be responsible for ensuring staff are supported in the education, use and maintenance of Surgical Services equipment and consumables. This role also provides an expert clinical consultancy service to Surgical Services, other divisions, SA Health and external customers and has representation on various WCHN committees.
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It is essential that applicants for this role have:
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:
- Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines
- Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential
- Proven ability for flexibility, innovation and creativity with in the whole of service setting
- Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management
- Demonstrated ability in leading and promoting consumer engagement initiatives
Experience
- Registered Nurses and/or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience
- Experience in Safety and Quality initiatives
- Experience in procurement processes of equipment, consumables and use of procurement information systems
Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards
- Knowledge of Australian National Safety and Quality and Safety Health Service Standards
- Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing and or midwifery and health care issues
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting
EOI must be received by Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:55pm
Enquires can be made to:
Kirstine Warneford
Equipment Advanced Nurse Manager
kirstine.warneford@sa.gov.au
0417 841 134
Application Criteria
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their interest in the role and the attributes they can bring, matched to the Role Description.
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Attachments
RN3A0 - Equipment Nurse Manager - Role Description - 951896.pdf
WCHN Competency Framework.pdf
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