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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-4   $132,177 - $137,771 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 20/2/26 

About the Role

The Surgery Advanced Nurse Consultant provides operational management and support to the Surgical Nurse Leads & NUM's within CALHN Surgery

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Consultant to provide clinical leadership and drive excellence across our surgical program. In this key role, you will utilise your advanced nursing knowledge to ensure consistency, safety and high standards of care across all nursing areas. You will play an integral role in the development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks, contribute to nursing policy and procedure, and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

As a Level 4 clinician, you will operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability, delivering expert clinical support for both individual patients and broader patient groups. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient flow and access, lead improvement projects, and provide strategic advice on accreditation, risk management, and systems development. This is a unique opportunity to influence service delivery at a system-wide level while championing innovation and best practice in nursing care.

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated nursing leader, committed to driving innovation and quality care within a complex healthcare environment. With strong clinical expertise and a collaborative approach, you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a senior nursing role.

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate

• Proven leadership and communication skills, with experience in team management, change facilitation, and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Strong background in clinical governance, quality improvement, policy development, and evidence-based practice

• Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing issues, relevant legislation, and national healthcare standards

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: 904009

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

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

 904009 RD Surgery Advanced Nurse Consultant.pdf

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