Job Description
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Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
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Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
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Lead a high-performing team and shape exceptional patient outcomes while driving innovation, quality, and professional growth.
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About the role
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Join Calvary Central Districts Hospital as a Ward Clinical Manager, a full-time leadership opportunity responsible for the day-to-day management of a busy inpatient ward. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, drive excellence in patient care, oversee staffing and resources, and champion quality and safety initiatives.
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This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, offering the opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you can influence patient outcomes, develop staff capability, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the hospital.
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Located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, Calvary Central Districts Hospital is a well-established private hospital committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. You'll join a values-driven organisation that supports professional development, encourages innovation, and empower leaders to make a meaningful impact on both patients and staff.
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Your main duties will include:
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Leading and developing a high-performing nursing team, including staff mentoring, performance management, workforce planning, and professional development.
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Driving excellence in patient care through clinical leadership, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs,



and accreditation compliance.
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Managing ward operations and resources, including budgets, staffing, service planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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About you
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
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Demonstrated leadership experience in an acute hospital setting.
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Strong clinical governance and quality improvement skills.
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Proven ability to lead, develop and support nursing teams.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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For further information please contact Deb Daulby, Director of Clinical Services on
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Why work for Calvary?
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At Calvary, our staff matter.
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With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
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Your benefits:
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NFP salary packaging perks, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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Paid parental leave
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Training, development pathways and career opportunities
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Flexible hours that make sense for you
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Please note the following:
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As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
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You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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📌 Clinical Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 South Australia