SA Health
Job reference: 887482
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary RN-4 $128,327 - $133,758 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary full-time

About the role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Advanced Nurse Consultant to lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Network Operations Centre (NOC) at Central Adelaide Health Local Health Network (CALHN). In this key role, you will be accountable for the successful development, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and aligning practice with policy. You will contribute to fostering a safe, positive work culture that directly benefits patient outcomes while building the capacity and capabilities of the team. Your expertise will help identify and drive improvements within the NOC, ensuring that practices are continually refined to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare system.
As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will provide strategic leadership and collaborate closely with the Director, Operations and Performance, to manage demand and capacity across the CALHN Network. You will be responsible for supporting state-wide program initiatives, contributing to policy development, and managing projects that drive organisational change. By working with internal and external advisory groups, you will help shape the future of healthcare in South Australia, ensuring that improvements are implemented system-wide for the benefit of all. If you are a dedicated nursing leader looking to make a significant impact through innovative problem-solving and operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
About You
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Advanced Nurse Consultant. To succeed in this role, you will need to meet the following key requirements:

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse/Midwife with a current practising certificate or eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Leadership & Experience: Proven leadership abilities with experience in change management, policy development, and project management in complex healthcare settings.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and foster consumer engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of project management frameworks, quality improvement systems, contemporary healthcare issues, and relevant legislation and standards.

About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
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.
• 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.
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 20 December 2024
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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.