Nursing Director Policy and Clinical Improvement

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $9,010

Meal and entertainment expenses up to

Professional development reimbursement

Paid annual leave with leave loading

Fitness Passport

Annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Nursing Director Policy and Clinical Improvement to provide strategic clinical leadership across metropolitan and regional collection services, guiding nursing practice, clinical governance and improvement. You’ll work with managers, supervisors and the executive team to set direction prioritising patient-centred care.

You’ll lead development of policies and procedures, strengthen quality and risk management systems, support accreditation, and

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA registration as a nurse.
• Experience leading healthcare teams and complex change projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems and clinical improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership across collection services.
• Lead development of policies and procedures; strengthen quality and risk management.
• Guide teams through improvement projects and accreditation processes.
• Build relationships with Local Health Networks and manage resources to deliver safe care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical governance

Education

NMBA registration

Job description

Nursing Director Policy and Clinical Improvement

Job no: 952927
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical, Nursing/Midwifery, Pathology, Public Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• SA Pathology – Nursing Services
• Salary: RN/M5.3 – $176,010 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Location: Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
• Permanent full-time position

About the role

Shape safer specimen collection and better patient care as Nursing Director Policy and Clinical Improvement with SA Pathology. You’ll provide strategic clinical leadership across metropolitan and regional collection services, guiding nursing practice, clinical governance and improvement. Working with managers, supervisors and the executive team, you’ll help set the direction for services that put patients and consumers at the centre.

You’ll lead the development of policies and procedures, strengthen quality and risk management systems, and support accreditation across the collection network. Using clinical outcomes, audits and reporting, you’ll identify opportunities for change and guide teams through improvement projects. You’ll also build relationships with Local Health Networks, support workforce development and manage resources to deliver safe, effective care across South Australia.

About You

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA registration as a nurse
• Lead healthcare teams, resources and complex change projects
• Communicate, negotiate and resolve conflict effectively
• Apply quality systems and guide clinical improvement

You’ll bring experience managing multidisciplinary staff and services, knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards, and the ability to prioritise under pressure. Postgraduate study relevant to the role and experience in pathology are desirable. Please refer to the role description for all essential requirements.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.

Job reference: 952927

Enquiries to:

Hamish Holder, SA Pathology Laboratory Operations Manager
Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 27 October 2026