About the Role
This role is 2 days a week on Thursdays and Fridays working 0800-1700 inside the Lyell McEwin SA Pathology Collection Centre, working a long side a 2nd RN and a small phlebotomy team. There is no expectation for weekend or public holiday work.
As a Registered Nurse – Specimen Collection, you’ll play an important part in delivering high-quality, compassionate and professional care to every patient you support. In this role, you will provide expert nursing services across phlebotomy, venesections, specimen collection and data management, and the day-to-day operations of the Lyell McEwin Collection Centre. You’ll put your clinical knowledge into practice, assessing individual needs, planning and implementing appropriate care, and contributing to quality activities within the pathology setting. As your experience grows, you will consolidate your skills and develop from a novice practitioner to a confident, proficient clinician, taking ownership of your own standards of care while embracing continuous learning and development.
You will be a valued member of the Phlebotomy Team, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the service through excellent clinical practice, strong customer service and sound clinical governance. With a holistic approach to complex situations, you’ll make informed, confident decisions while advocating for consumers and supporting safe, person-centred care. You’ll also provide guidance to other staff including training and development, assist with competency assessments, and help develop procedures to manage challenging behaviours. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow your capability, strengthen your professional practice and make a meaningful difference to patient experiences every day.
About You
You are a registered nursing professional who brings strong clinical capability, excellent customer service skills and the confidence to work across all areas of Patient Services.
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Registered (or eligible) with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, with proven competence in relevant nursing practice.
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Strong customer service focus, delivering timely, positive support with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
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Confident using digital systems, with the flexibility to work effectively across all Patient Services areas.
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A collaborative team member with sound knowledge of quality control systems in pathology collection and a commitment to consistently high standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small team
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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: 921189
Enquiries to:
Ashley Crichton
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 2nd of January 2026
Attachments
921189 RN1 SA Path Role Description.pdf