• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • RN4 $132,177 - $137,771 p.a.
  • AHP4 $114,314 - $124,449 p.a.
  • ASO8 $121,107 - $125,679 p.a.
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a driven and experienced leader to join our Clinical Governance as the Safety and Quality Manager. This pivotal role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery and patient safety across our facilities.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As the Safety & Quality Manager, you will spearhead initiatives that uphold the highest standards of quality, safety and risk management. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and implementing robust systems, policies and procedures that ensure patient-centric care while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• lead audits, investigations and root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and drive positive change
• develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to enhance staff competencies in quality and safety practices
• implement effective monitoring and reporting systems to track performance metrics and drive data-driven decision-making
• foster partnerships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and industry associations, to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends.

To be eligible for this position as a Registered Nurse, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

To be eligible for this position as an Allied Health Professional, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification for one of the following Allied Health disciplines working in the service, specifically:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, usually in human movements, inclusive of the exercise physiology elective and eligible for accreditation from Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To thrive in this role, you must possess extensive experience in quality and safety management. Exceptional analytical, communication and leadership skills are essential, as well as a unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Apply now and join our team of healthcare professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare delivery in our state.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN 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.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 898270

Enquiries:

Lauren Stone

Operations Coordinator

Phone: (08) 8282 2536

E-mail: lauren.stone@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

27 June 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 898270 - Advanced Safety & Quality Manager - RN4 - role description.pdf

 898270 - Advanced Safety & Quality Manager - AHP4 - role description.pdf

 898270 - Advanced Safety & Quality Manager - ASO8 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.