Nurse Consultant - Quality & Safety Neuroscience & Rehabilitation/ Specialty Medicine 2
* Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
* Salary RN-3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Temporary up to 8/1/27 and part-time working 32 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Nurse Consultant to join our dynamic Safety and Quality team. In this vital role, you will provide expert clinical support to Nurse Unit Managers and Nursing Directors, using your knowledge and experience to drive high standards in nursing practice, accreditation, and risk management. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality care by identifying and addressing gaps between practice and policy, while fostering a positive and collaborative work culture focused on patient and client outcomes.
Working within Clinical Programs (CP), you will manage a specific portfolio and support the leadership team in delivering the Safety and Quality Plan. Your responsibilities will include coordination of the Safety Learning System, adverse incident reporting, clinical audit activities, and preparation of key reports such as Mortality Reviews and Quality Management Committee papers. You will also contribute to accreditation readiness, maintain quality and risk registers, and lead clinical improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a culture of excellence and innovation across the Local Health Network.
About You
You are a skilled and motivated nursing professional with strong leadership abilities and a commitment to driving safety and quality improvements in healthcare. You excel at working collaboratively, managing projects, and fostering positive change within multidisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA practising certificate and 3+ years' experience
Proven leadership skills in communication, conflict resolution, and change management
Experienced in quality, safety, and risk management projects with strong data analysis skills
Knowledgeable in healthcare legislation, accreditation standards, and quality improvement systems
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.
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.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
Advertised: 15 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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Take the lead in driving safety, quality, and clinical improvement—apply now to help shape better outcomes across our health care programs.
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