Project/Clinical Nurse

Job no: 944961

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Corporate Nursing & Midwifery

Salary $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM2C| 12 HPW - Initial 6 month contract with possibility to extend

Drive Quality, Influence Change, Improve Care

SALHN provides public health services including hospital, outpatient and community services to a population of about 364,000 people across the southern Adelaide metropolitan region, as well as a range of state-wide services. With more than 900 beds and 9,000 staff across 20 sites, including Flinders Medical Centre (FMC), Noarlunga Hospital Precinct (NHP), GP Plus centres and services in the community centred on Veteran’s mental health, Aboriginal Health, home based care and Repat Health Precinct (RHP). SALHN is unique in the State public health system in providing services across the full lifespan of our community.

A great opportunity is available to join the team in Corporate Nursing and Midwifery as a Project Nurse/Midwife within SALHN.

As the Project Nurse/Midwife, you will assist the development and review of nursing and midwifery procedures and guidelines, participate in special projects to improve patient care and staff wellbeing, take part in audits, prepare reports for Executive Committees, and perform the role of Executive Officer for committees. Enjoy flexible working options including remote working, flexi-time and flexible start and finish times.

About you:

Registered or eligible for registration:

Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate

Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience

Ability to work within a team framework

Effective communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and a healthful culture

Skills in using computers, including MS Teams, email, word processing and Excel

Qualifications and experience in quality improvement, project management, report writing, data analysis or management highly regarded but not essential

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jo laird, Executive Assistant, Health.SALHNEDNMExecutiveOffice@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 27th July 2026

Attachments:

Project Nurse Midwife - Role Description

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 944961

Advertised: 13 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time