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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 9/1/26

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Consultant to join our Behavioural Assessment and Response Team (BART). In this dynamic role, you will provide expert support and leadership in managing complex behaviours across a range of clinical settings within CALHN. You will lead the development of behavioural support plans, provide clinical guidance during high-risk situations such as code blacks, and support staff through post-incident debriefing and recovery. Your expert insight will play a critical role in early risk identification and behaviour management, ensuring safer environments for patients, staff, and visitors.

As a senior clinical leader, you will mentor and guide BART Clinical Nurses and Patient Assistant Officers, contribute to teaching and research initiatives, and drive the success of key projects that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. You’ll manage your own clinical portfolios, with responsibilities aligned to your career development plan. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your advanced practice skills, deepen your expertise, and contribute meaningfully to a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in behavioural healthcare.

About You

You are a skilled and compassionate nursing professional with a strong commitment to patient-centred care and behavioural management. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and at least 3 years post-registration experience

• Proven ability to manage complex behaviours in inpatient settings and deliver high-quality nursing care

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with a focus on fostering team collaboration and staff development

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, healthcare standards, and SA Health policies related to challenging behaviours and restrictive practices

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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:  903249

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 13 June 2025

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

 903249 RD Nurse Consultant - CALHN - Behavioural Assessment & Response Team (BART).pdf

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