Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse - Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology

RN / M1 - Registered Nurse LV 1- $74,831.00 to $102,103.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

• RN / M2C - Clinical Nurse LV2 - $87,416.00 to $110,497.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time & Part Time Positions Available – Term Contract (Temporary for up to 12 months)

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology  team as Registered Nurse / Clinical Nurse, where you will be responsible for :

• Delivering safe, person-centred nursing care to children and youth with haematology and oncology conditions, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Assessing patient needs, implement therapeutic interventions, and monitor care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Participating in clinical teaching, supporting the learning and development of students and less experienced staff.
• Engaging in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical audits, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance service delivery.
• Maintaining professional accountability, upholding clinical standards, and promoting a positive, collaborative work environment.

Role-Specific Responsibilities :

Registered Nurse (RN / M1) :

• Practicing within the established nursing model, progressively increasing autonomy in care delivery and coordinating multidisciplinary services.
• Providing shift-based team leadership, supporting staff and coordinating patient care while participating in incident reviews and risk management.

Clinical Nurse (RN / M2C) :

• Providing proficient clinical leadership within the unit, including overseeing nursing care delivery and managing designated portfolios aligned with career development.
• Assisting Nurse Unit Managers in clinical, education, and management activities, including policy development and complex service coordination.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have :

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding or eligible for a current practicing certificate.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritize workload efficiently.
• Creative, innovative, and flexible approach to challenges in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, professional standards, ethics, and Quality Improvement Systems.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice aligned with professional standards.
• As Registered Nurse , minimum of six months post-registration experience in an acute care setting. As Clinical Nurse , at least 3 years full-time post-registration experience .

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• 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 for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note : Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women’s & Children’s Health Network  is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.  We offer :

• specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
• community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

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Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé / curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

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.

Want 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

WCHN Paed Med Administration Coordinator - Nursing, Phone : 81618139, E-mail : Health.paedmednursingadmin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date : Sunday 9 November 2025 - 11 : 55pm

Useful Links

RN1 - Registered Nurse - Division of Paediatric Medicine - Role Description 913469.pdf

RN2 - Clinical Nurse - Division of Paediatric Medicine - Role Description 913469.pdf