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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary RN-3   $125,183 - $130,779  p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 29/1/27 and part-time working 32 hours per week 

About the Role 

As a Nurse Educator (Level 3), you will play a vital role in supporting and advancing nursing practice through education, mentorship, and clinical leadership. Drawing on your extensive clinical knowledge and experience, you will design and deliver meaningful learning experiences, develop educational resources, and support systems that enhance knowledge access. You will work closely with clinicians to guide local teaching efforts and ensure the continuous professional development of nursing staff.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape education across various settings, whether by supporting specific wards, services or community programs, leading education portfolios, or managing key projects and research initiatives. You will be accountable for your own professional standards, contribute to the growth of less experienced staff, and take ownership of designated portfolios. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on nursing education and service delivery, this is the role for you.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced nursing or midwifery professional with a passion for leadership, team collaboration, and continuous service improvement. Your clinical expertise is matched by your ability to inspire and guide others, drive positive change, and maintain high standards of care.

• Qualified and Registered – You are registered (or eligible for registration) with the Nursing of Australia and hold, or can obtain, a current practising certificate.

• Experienced and Skilled Leader – You bring at least 3 years of post-registration experience, along with a strong track record in nursing/midwifery leadership, staff development, and mentoring.

• Collaborative and Person-Centred – You excel in multidisciplinary teamwork, consumer engagement, and reviewing care models to support person- and family-centred practice.

• Knowledgeable and Adaptable – You possess sound knowledge of current legislation, standards, and healthcare frameworks, and demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and strong change management capabilities.

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: 903547

Enquiries to:

Laura Gilbert

Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 0457 863 685
E-mail: laura.gilbert@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

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

 903547 RD Specialty Medicine 1 - Nurse Educator.pdf

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