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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time

Find your future in nursing     

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

In this leadership role, you guide and uplift a dedicated nursing team, ensuring seamless, high-quality care for every patient. You build strong connections, shape practice, and support a positive, collaborative culture across the unit.

Key Duties
• Lead daily care coordination
• Build team capability and culture
• Guide clinical practice and quality care
• Address gaps between practice and policy
• Support junior staff development
• Maintain strong multi team collaboration

About You

You bring the right mix of clinical expertise, leadership confidence and a genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

• Hold current nurse registration with a valid practising certificate
• Lead teams with clear communication and sound clinical judgement
• Apply person and family centred care across the service
• Guide staff growth, support change and lift care quality
• Build strong multi team collaboration in a fast paced setting 

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Clinical collaboration – access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across SA Health
• Flexible work options – including part-time and other arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & 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  923651 RD Nursing Unit Manager, Ward South 2.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, 25 January 2026
• Job Ref: 923651
• Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

 Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position