• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary  RN-2  $103,353 - $110,497 p.a.  (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at TQEH NEGB/NE2, a surgical unit within the Surgical Directorate 2 of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. In this role, you will provide specialised nursing care to patients across various surgical specialities, including Surgical short stay, Gynaecology, Breast/Endocrine, ENT, and Urology. As an experienced nurse, you’ll develop your practice further, from competent to proficient, while guiding and mentoring less experienced staff to deliver high standards of care.

In this leadership-focused position, you will support the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager in managing daily operations and fostering a collaborative, efficient team environment. You’ll be responsible for promoting continuity of care, implementing practice changes, and supporting key aspects of unit management, including performance, staffing, recruitment, and resource planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while making a positive impact on both patient care and team development.

About You

You are a proactive and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment. With a focus on patient-centred care and team collaboration, you’re ready to take on greater responsibilities and make a meaningful impact.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with at least 3 years' post-registration experience

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines

• Experience in supervising and mentoring less experienced nursing staff

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:  899552

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 2 May 2025

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

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