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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Oakden 5086
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• After Hours Nurse Manager
• Permanent part-time working 16 hours per week 

About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to use your clinical expertise to support Nurse Unit Managers and Nursing Leads in delivering exceptional nursing practice and services. You’ll play a key part in areas such as staffing, recruitment, human resources, financial administration, patient flow, and risk management, ensuring smooth and effective operations across wards and services. Your contribution will help create a positive, safe work environment that prioritises the best outcomes for patients and clients.

You will be accountable for nursing and midwifery management practices within your portfolio, addressing any gaps between policy and practice with confidence and professionalism. Whether providing direct support to clinical teams, managing projects to enhance service delivery, or overseeing after-hours operations, your role will be pivotal in maintaining high standards of care and operational excellence in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join us and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference.

About You

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate nurse leader ready to support and inspire teams while driving excellence in patient care.

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years’ post-registration experience, including leadership and management roles.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to lead change and foster a positive workplace culture.

• Proven experience managing projects and promoting consumer engagement initiatives within a healthcare setting.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, quality improvement systems, and contemporary nursing or midwifery practices, plus willingness to obtain ALS1 certification.

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 parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  916640

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 17 October 2025

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

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