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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a.  (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 15 hours per week 

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable BloodSafe Transfusion Nurse Consultant to join our dedicated team within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this rewarding role, you’ll provide expert clinical support and guidance to nursing and medical staff involved in the prescribing and administration of blood and blood components. You'll play a key part in advancing Patient Blood Management (PBM) practices, promoting the safe and efficient use of blood products through education, auditing, guideline development, and practice improvement initiatives. Your work will be underpinned by the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the SA Health Blood Stewardship Policy Directive.

As a vital member of the State-wide BloodSafe Program Collaborative and the CALHN Patient Blood Management Priority Care Committee, your expertise will help shape local and state-wide blood management strategies. You’ll work with autonomy and confidence, contributing to the development of sustainable, high-quality transfusion practices across CALHN. If you’re a clinically driven leader with a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to lead change and make a difference.

About You

You are a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse or Midwife with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for improving patient outcomes through safe, evidence-based transfusion practices. Your leadership, analytical thinking, and ability to drive change make you a trusted expert and valued collaborator across multidisciplinary teams.

• Expert Clinical Knowledge: Extensive understanding of transfusion standards, PBM principles, and NSQHS Blood Management Standard.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, negotiation and report writing skills with the ability to foster team development and lead change.

• Project & Education Experience: Proven ability to manage projects, implement policy, and deliver training programs to diverse clinical teams.

• Qualifications & Experience: Registered Nurse with a minimum 3 years' experience and demonstrated competency in safe blood administration.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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:  913213

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

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

 913213 RD Blood Safe Nurse Consultant.pdf

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