SA Health
Job reference: 939724
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Location - Woodville
- Salary RN5.3 $176,010 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Permanent full-time
Nursing Careers at CALHN
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
Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN
About the Role
As Nursing Director, you'll lead a high performing clinical division with a strong focus on safe, high quality care and workforce excellence. You'll shape strategy, drive service improvement, build strong partnerships and create a positive team culture. This role offers autonomy, influence and the chance to make a lasting impact across clinical services.
Duties of the role
• Lead strategic and operational direction across the division
• Drive safe, high quality and cost effective care
• Build strong, collaborative multidisciplinary teams
• Guide workforce performance, capability and culture
• Strengthen governance, compliance and clinical standards
• Create systems that support continuous improvement
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and support senior nursing leaders
• Manage resources, budgets and service priorities
• Foster healthy, productive work environments
About You
You're a confident and collaborative nursing leader who brings strategic insight, sound judgement and a passion for high quality care. You thrive in complex environments, lead teams through change and build strong relationships across healthcare settings.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Proven leadership in complex healthcare services
• Strong skill in people, resource and change leadership
• Experience lead quality and service improvement
• Sound knowledge of healthcare standards and legislation
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 + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Clinical collaboration - work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
- Safe connections - be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
- Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
- Recognition & growth - celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
- Flexible work options - speak to us about flexibility options for this role 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
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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 14 June 2026
Job Ref: 939724
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
Applications close: 14/06/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.
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