Clinical Care Coordinator – Neurosurgery

RN level 2 - 0.8 FTE

Calvary Adelaide Hospital

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to undertake the position of Clinical Care Coordinator in Neurosurgery at Calvary Adelaide Hospital. This role is a 4 day per week position spread across Monday to Friday commencing on 29th January 2026. With dual reporting to the Clinical Care Coordinator Manager and the Neurosurgical Clinical Manager, this key role is responsible for assisting in and coordinating complex discharge planning in accordance with health fund DRG’s and desired length of stay. 

The successful Registered Nurse will have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures and expected length of stay, as well as demonstrating effective working relationships with Visiting Medical Officers, Managers and Nursing and Allied Health teams.

 Applications are invited from Registered Nurses who have a minimum of 3 years post qualification acute experience who wish to develop skills in case management and discharge planning

Requirements:

• Registered as a nurse with AHPRA and holds a current practicing certificate.
• Minimum 3 years acute care clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Highly developed clinical skills integrated with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and establish work priorities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service and continuous quality improvement
• Willingness to engage and promote a positive ward culture
• Neurosurgical experience desired
• Knowledge of varied health funds and length of stay expectations

For further enquiries contact:

Kerry Koch, Clinical Care Coordinator Manager – Kerry.koch@calvarycare.org.au or Tahlia Watkins, Clinical Manager, Neurosurgery - Tahlia.watkins@calvarycare.org.au

• 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

• 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
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella