Careers search

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary – Classification - RN/M2A - Associate Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager LV2 - $107,487 to $114,917 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time, Ongoing Permanent Position

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Support safe, efficient elective surgery pathways for paediatric and women’s patients as an Associate Elective Pre Admission Coordinator. Work under senior EPAC leadership to coordinate pre-admission processes, patient flow, education and multidisciplinary care to optimise surgical readiness and outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, ensuring safe, client-centred management and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead clinical decision-making and support service coordination to optimise patient outcomes, continuity of care and efficient patient flow.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management activities, including monitoring outcomes, audits and compliance with policy.
• Provide education, supervision and capability development for staff, patients and stakeholders, supporting a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership through service development, evidence-based practice, research translation and mentorship within a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years post-registration clinical experience in a relevant practice area.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver effective outcomes in complex healthcare environments.
• Experience in quality improvement, policy and procedure development and/or project management within a clinical setting.
• Sound understanding of healthcare legislation, clinical governance, professional standards and contemporary nursing practice issues.

Enquiries can be directed to

Ally Eggers

Position: Nurse Manager - Surgical Services

Phone: 0434817680

E-mail: alexandra.eggers@sa.gov.au

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.

Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RN2A - Associate Elective Pre Admission Coordinator - Surgical Services - Role Description.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 19th July 2026 - 11:55PM