Careers search

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Nursing & Midwifery & Consumer Experience, 5000 Adelaide
• Salary – RN/M2C - Clinical Nurse/Midwife LV2, $90,913 to $114,917 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-Time fixed term (temporary) contract until 31 Dec 2026

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 role at this level continues to be predominantly clinical in nature; however employees are assigned appropriate portfolios. The allocation of portfolio responsibilities should be negotiated with each employee and be consistent with the career development plan for the employee as determined by their performance review/development plan.

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
• Supports the Regional Team Manager in clinical service delivery, coordination, problem resolution, change management, and organisation-wide improvement projects.
• Participate in clinical teaching, overseeing learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience
• Participates in clinical audits, research and evaluation activities, applying evidence-based knowledge to support improved patient/client care outcomes and service improvement.
• Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with the Regional Team Manager or equivalent of the ward/unit/service

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse/Midwife (or eligible) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current practising certificate
• Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrated competence in relevant nursing practice standards and clinical care
• Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of healthcare legislation, professional standards, quality improvement and contemporary nursing practice

Enquiries can be directed to

Claire Murray

Manager: Place-based Services

0481059870

Claire.Murray@sa.gov.au

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.

Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation

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:

• RNM2 - Clinical Nurse - Role Description - 947282.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: Monday 17 August 2026 11:55PM