• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 6/2/26 

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced clinical professional to join our Cancer Program team in a pivotal quality and safety role. As a key adviser to senior leadership, you will use your clinical expertise to support patient safety, risk management, and business improvement initiatives, with a particular focus on achieving and maintaining FACT/JACIE accreditation. You will play a central role in shaping safe and effective clinical service delivery, supporting the management of systems and resources to ensure best practice standards are consistently met.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through robust quality systems and accreditation frameworks. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating quality improvement projects, providing strategic advice, and supporting cross-functional teams. Your accountability will extend across a defined portfolio, contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in cellular therapy services.

About you

You are a highly experienced and motivated Registered Nurse or Midwife with a strong commitment to quality and leadership within healthcare. You bring a creative, flexible approach to problem solving and excel at fostering a positive workplace culture that supports staff development and continuous improvement.

• Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA, holding a current practising certificate, with extensive post-registration experience.

• Proven leadership skills with strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.

• Demonstrated experience in quality management, including planning and implementing clinical standards and audits, ideally in cell therapy or transplantation.

• Sound knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and quality improvement systems, with a track record of applying legislation, policies and standards in practice.

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:  909146

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

 909146 RD FACT and TCT Quality Manager.pdf

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