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Clinical Manager

  • Elizabeth Vale, SA, Australia, 5112
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Sep 8 2026
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Position Description
  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Lead a high-performing team and shape exceptional patient outcomes while driving innovation, quality, and professional growth.
About the role

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.

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. 

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 empowers leaders to make a meaningful impact on both patients and staff.

Your main duties will include:
  • Leading and developing a high-performing nursing team, including staff mentoring, performance management, workforce planning, and professional development. 
  • Driving excellence in patient care through clinical leadership, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and accreditation compliance.
  • Managing ward operations and resources, including budgets, staffing, service planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
About you
  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in an acute hospital setting. 
  • Strong clinical governance and quality improvement skills. 
  • Proven ability to lead, develop and support nursing teams. 
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
For further information please contact Deb Daulby, Director of Clinical Services on deb.daulby@calvarycare.org.au
 
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
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:
  • 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.
 

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