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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary   -     RN/M1 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 1, $77,824 to $106,187                                                                                      -    RN/M2C - Clinical Nurse/Midwife LV2 $90,913 to $114,917

•  + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions available – Full Time/ Part Time Term contracts offered (12 months)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse provides safe and effective nursing and/or midwifery care across health service settings, applying clinical experience and knowledge. The role supports the development of less experienced staff and undertakes allocated portfolios aligned with professional development and service needs.

Key duties of the role

• Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area
• Assists and supports the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities
• Participate in clinical teaching, overseeing learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience
• Participate in clinical auditing, clinical trials and/or evaluative research
• Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent of the ward/unit/service

Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrated competence and knowledge of relevant nursing standards, legislation, codes, and professional requirements.
• Experience providing clinical leadership and supporting student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and prioritisation skills within a clinical environment.
• Knowledge and experience applying quality improvement principles in healthcare settings.

Enquiries can be directed to

Michelle Duncan

Nurse Manager, Division of Paediatric Medicine

81618542

michelle.duncan@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RNM1-Registered-Nurse-Midwife-Role-Description - 944196.pdf
• RNM2-Clinical-Nurse-Role-Description - 944196.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 05 August 2026 11:55PM