Clinical Manager

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Diverse, supportive and inclusive working envirnoment that encourages and promotes innovation
Permanent Part-time position (0.8 FTE) as Clinical Manager in Inpatient Palliative Care, leading a dedicated team at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital.
Opportunity to shape clinical standards, drive operational excellence, and contribute to strategic organizational goals within a mission-based organization offering excellent employee benefits.
Are you a visionary leader in nursing, seeking a permanent part-time opportunity to make a profound impact within a supportive and innovative environment? Do you thrive in a mission-based organisation dedicated to excellence in patient care?
At Calvary, one of Australia's largest healthcare providers, we believe in progress with purpose. We foster a diverse, supportive, and inclusive working environment that actively encourages and promotes innovation. We are seeking a high-calibre Clinical Manager to join our exceptional team and lead our inpatient palliative care services at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital (CNAH). This is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding role, perfect for a dedicated professional looking to stand out in a dynamic job market.
About the role
As our Permanent Part-time (0.8 FTE) Clinical Manager Palliative Care, you will provide optimal leadership and management, assuming responsibility and accountability for the standard of clinical care delivered and the operational performance of our inpatient palliative care services. Working closely with our exceptional Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses, you will be at the forefront of managing clinical operations and guiding our talented staff within our specialised palliative care unit. You will foster a respectful culture where interdisciplinary team members collaborate effectively to positively impact the lives of our patients and their families.
Through pivotal strategic management of human, financial, and material resources, you will work closely with the executive team to help shape organisational strategies, improve service provisions, and achieve departmental and hospital objectives. As a Level 3 role, you will directly report to the Deputy Director of Clinical Services - Inpatient Areas (DDCS-IA). Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our approach to palliative care and ensuring that our patients receive the best possible support and comfort.
**Your Key Responsibilities will include**:
Supervising the daily operations of the ward, ensuring seamless patient care, effective staffing, and optimal resource allocation.
Implementing and maintaining clinical standards and protocols that drive exceptional patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of care.
Fostering a collaborative environment among multidisciplinary teams, inspiring a shared commitment to delivering high-quality care that honours the dignity of every patient.
About you
**To thrive in this role, you will possess**:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, ensuring compliance with professional standards and a solid foundation in nursing practice.
A management or relevant postgraduate specialty qualification that complements your clinical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Proven experience in palliative care nursing or a related field, coupled with a deep understanding of best practices and the complexities of end-of-life care.
Strong leadership skills that enable you to inspire, mentor, and motivate a diverse team towards achieving departmental goals and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that are essential for building effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, ultimately promoting a compassionate and supportive atmosphere within our unit.
Join Us
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
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.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella