• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN5.2   $160,848 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 20 hours per week                         

About the role

Are you a visionary clinical leader with a passion for driving excellence in nursing and midwifery? This exciting opportunity calls for a dynamic individual to provide high-level clinical leadership and advice across a range of professional domains, including service planning, practice development, and research. You’ll play a pivotal role in evaluating practice culture, shaping clinical policy, and supporting innovation across our services. The role may also include the opportunity to remain actively engaged in sessional clinical practice, ensuring your leadership is grounded in firsthand experience.

In this influential position, you will hold accountability for upholding governance and clinical practice standards for nurses and midwives, while championing the implementation of corporate systems that support continuous improvement and a positive, healthy work environment. You’ll lead with integrity to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and cost-efficient healthcare services. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on patient care and team culture, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of clinical excellence

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced clinical professional with a passion for leading positive change and delivering high-quality nursing care. Your leadership, strategic thinking, and strong clinical foundation equip you to influence and guide nursing practice at a high level.

• Registered Nurse eligible for registration with the Nursing Board of Australia and holds or can obtain a current practising certificate.

• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, capable of thriving under pressure.

• Extensive clinical background with at least 5 years post-registration experience and a strong track record in practice development, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Sound knowledge base of relevant legislation, standards, and contemporary nursing issues, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and innovation in healthcare delivery.

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: 905773

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 20 June 2025

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

 905773 RD Clinical Practice Director.pdf

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