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Clinical Documentation Specialist, Acute and Urgent Care, CALHN (AHP3/ RN2) Job no: Work type: Full time Location: Adelaide CBD Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery Central Adelaide Local Health Network Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Salary: RN/M2C - $84, 87,416.00 - $ 110,497.00 p.a. Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Adelaide SA Full Time, Permanent Role About the Role This is a multiclass position (AHP3/RN2), and classification will be determined based on your qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. As a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinical documentation within the electronic medical record. This work is essential to support the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensure correct clinical coding, uphold accreditation standards, and facilitate appropriate revenue reimbursement. In this influential role, you will educate and support multidisciplinary clinical teams, conduct compliance audits, and lead documentation improvement initiatives that drive cultural change and strengthen collaboration between clinical services and corporate stakeholders. Whether you are applying as an RN2 or AHP3, your expertise will directly improve health outcomes, ensure data integrity, and support continuous clinical excellence. About You You will bring a collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to influence clinical documentation practices. Your communication and analytical capabilities will support effective liaison and the delivery of high-quality patient records in line with accreditation and coding standards. Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and proven ability to influence clinical documentation quality. Minimum 5 years experience in health services, ideally within a hospital environment; EMR/PAS experience highly regarded. High-level problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise, self-manage, and meet tight deadlines independently. Familiarity with clinical coding standards, accreditation requirements, and national safety and quality frameworks. About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes Souths Australias major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas. Were looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia. Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we''re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI community. Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. Job ref: Enquiries to: Jenna Georgacopoulos Phone: E-mail: Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 27th June 2025 Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information AHP3 CALHN AUC- Role Description - Clinical Documentation Specialist.pdf RN2 CALHN AUC - Role Description - Clinical Documentation Specialist.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 13 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 27 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time Back Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App