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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN3
• Temporary Part-Time – working 8 hours per week, up to 24 months

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an experienced Stomal Therapy Nurse to join our team as a Nurse Consultant.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As a Stomal Therapy Nurse Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical advice, education and support to patients, their families and healthcare professionals in the field of stomal therapy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• assess, plan, implement and evaluate stomal therapy nursing care for patients with ostomies, wounds and continence issues
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care
• provide education and training to patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals on stomal therapy management
• participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects related to stomal therapy nursing
• maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation

This role works over a 7 day roster, working every 2nd weekend.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Extensive experience in providing stomal therapy nursing care in a healthcare setting is essential. Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are paramount.

Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to contribute to our community and advance your nursing career.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 906041

Enquiries:

Janet Lyle / Sarah Zanker

Nurse Managers

Phone: (08) 8182 9313

E-mail: health.dssanursemanager@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

11 July 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 906041 - Stomal Therapy Nurse Consultant - RN3 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.