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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

Step into a dynamic leadership position as Nurse Unit Manager at Adelaide Sexual Health Centre (ASHC), where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a specialised and inclusive environment. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day coordination of clinic activities, working closely with the medical head of unit, while leading and supporting a dedicated nursing and multidisciplinary team. Your clinical expertise and operational oversight will ensure the delivery of responsive, evidence-based care within a respectful and culturally sensitive service.

You’ll be responsible for line management of nursing staff, fostering a positive team culture, and driving improvements in practice and patient outcomes. With a strong focus on collaboration, accountability, and innovation, you’ll help shape the future of sexual health services by aligning team performance with service goals and policy standards. If you’re a forward-thinking nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our passionate team.

About You

You are a skilled and motivated nurse leader with a strong background in sexual health and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to guide and support a dedicated team in an inclusive, fast-paced outpatient setting.

• Qualifications and Registration
  Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing Board of Australia, holding (or eligible for) a current practising certificate.

• Leadership and Teamwork
  Proven leadership experience with strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Specialist Experience
  At least five years of post-registration experience in sexual health or a related clinical area, with demonstrated success in team supervision, service management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Professional Knowledge
  Strong understanding of sexual health nursing, national healthcare standards, recent developments in STI/HIV care, and relevant legislation and codes of 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:  906219

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 July 2025

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

 906219 RD Nurse Unit Manager - Adelaide Sexual Health Centre.pdf

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