Regional Clinical Risk Manager

Job no: 915152

Work type: Part time

Location: Far North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery, Audit and Risk Management

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• RN/M3 | Part Time 0.6 FTE | Temporary (up to 20 March 2026)
• Base Salary Range: $125,183 - $130,779 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

The Regional Clinical Risk Manager applies their clinical knowledge and experience to provide pivotal coordination of patient and client care delivery across Health Units and Community Services. With a focus on line management, coordination, and leadership of nursing, midwifery, and multidisciplinary team activities, this role ensures continuity and quality of care to achieve positive outcomes. Employees in this position accept accountability for the outcomes of nursing, midwifery, and multidisciplinary practices, addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy while fostering team performance and a positive workplace culture in the interest of patient and client outcomes. A core responsibility of the role is to coordinate and implement a comprehensive clinical risk management framework, working collaboratively with staff across all disciplines to align with organisational strategic directions and ensure the effective identification and management of clinical risks.

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About You:

• 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.
• Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing and/or midwifery practice in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Experience in management and leadership roles.
• Experience in the supervision of students, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses and or midwives.
• Experience in developing procedures, managing change and evaluating outcomes related to the identification, analysis, assessment, treatment and monitoring of an organisation's clinical risks.
• Experience in project management.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• This is a part time vacancy, working 45.6 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 915152

Want To Know More? Contact:

Wendy Voorendt - Quality Risk and Safety Manager, ,

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September PM

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Advertised: 16 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time