Job no: 943535
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Service (HaRTSS), Elizabeth 5112
Salary – RN/M2C - Clinical Nurse/Midwife LV2, $90,913 to $114,917+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Part time 0.50FTE, fixed term (temporary) contract until 31 March 2027
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
The Clinical Nurse provides person-centred nursing care to Aboriginal, Guardianship of the Chief Executive, and other vulnerable young people, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and reducing the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The role is accountable for delivering high-quality clinical care, supporting students and less experienced staff, contributing to service improvement, and delivering specialised programs, including support for young parents, to promote resilience and positive health outcomes.
Key duties of the role
Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing care and/or individual case management to vulnerable young people within a trauma specialist youth health setting
Assists and supports the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities
Participate in clinical teaching, overseeing learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience
Integrate advanced theoretical knowledge, evidence from a range of sources and own experience to devise and achieve agreed consumer/ client care outcomes
Provide nursing leadership, promote continuity of care through collaboration with the MYH Manager, support client case management, and contribute expert knowledge through designated activities and portfolio responsibilities
Skills and Experience
Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
Demonstrated competence in relevant nursing practice and knowledge of contemporary healthcare standards and legislation
Proven ability to provide leadership, support staff development, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities independently
Experience working with Aboriginal consumers and understanding of culturally responsive, community-based healthcare practices
Enquiries can be directed to
Louise Woods
Nurse Unit Manager
7117 0920
[email protected]
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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:
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 27 July 2026 11:55PM
Advertised: 13 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
