Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Various Locations
• Salary   RN-3    $132,794  - $138,730 p.a. (pro rata)+ super + salary packaging
• Temporary up to 29/6/29 and part-time working 32 hours per week 

Nursing Careers at CALHN

Join our dedicated nursing team at CALHN, where you’ll help shape the future of health through world-class care and research - achieving the extraordinary every day.

• Be part of a safe and connected, person-centred nursing community
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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About the Role

Make a meaningful difference by leading and coordinating organ and tissue donation across SA hospitals. As a clinical expert, you’ll build strong partnerships, champion best practice and support informed donation decisions, helping create lasting impact for donor families and the community.

Key Duties

• Lead and coordinate organ and tissue donation processes across SA hospitals
• Identify and screen potential donors and support donation pathways
• Build strong partnerships with hospital teams and key stakeholders.
• Deliver education, clinical guidance and support to health professionals.
• Drive CPIP delivery, audits, reports and quality improvement.
• Support donor families and informed donation decisions.
• Maintain clinical standards, compliance and best practice.
• Manage complex donation logistics and statewide initiatives.

About You

You’re an experienced nursing professional with strong clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment. You bring compassion, resilience and a passion for clinical excellence.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bring proven clinical expertise in organ donation nursing practice.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and change skills.
• Manage complex clinical cases and competing priorities with confidence.
• Apply relevant legislation, clinical standards and best practice.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More to love about working at CALHN:

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options

• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways
• Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
• Balance your life – flexible work options available
• Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations 
• Enhance your wellbeing – access our confidential wellbeing partner for you and your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required    954816 RD Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinator.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 29 November2026
Job Ref:  954816

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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