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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary   RN-3   $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 30/6/27

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the health of rural and remote communities? As the Tuberculosis Outreach Respiratory Nurse Consultant, you'll lead the charge in managing tuberculosis (TB) through outreach clinics, community screening, and innovative care strategies. This pivotal role includes enhancing the BCG vaccination program for children under five in remote areas, providing expert clinical leadership, and championing better health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

In this dynamic position, you’ll deliver hands-on nursing care, mentor healthcare teams, and drive transformative projects. Your expertise will shape policies, empower professionals through education, and ensure excellence in TB management. With significant autonomy and decision-making responsibilities, you’ll play a crucial role in bridging healthcare gaps and advancing patient-centred care across diverse Australian communities.

About You

We are seeking a passionate and experienced nursing professional with a commitment to excellence in patient care and leadership. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, holding or eligible for a current practising certificate.
• Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience: At least 3 years of post-registration experience, including demonstrated competence in caring for individuals with tuberculosis.
• Knowledge: A sound understanding of Australian health standards, relevant legislation, and contemporary nursing and healthcare practices.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s 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.

We’re 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: 892557

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 7 February 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 892557 RD Tuberculosis Outreach Nurse Consultant.pdf

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