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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Across Multiple sites - Noarlunga Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Repat Hospital 
  Division of Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care (DivRAP)
• Salary $125,183.00 - $130,779.00 (Pro Rata) RN3 | 0.6 FTE - Part time ongoing Contract

Make a meaningful impact in geriatric healthcare with this exciting part-time Nurse Consultant opportunity at Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Part-time Nurse Consultant in Acute Geriatric Care and become a clinical leader driving excellence in elderly patient outcomes. This ongoing position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape specialised care practices whilst enjoying the flexibility of part-time hours. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise with strategic leadership, mentoring staff and implementing evidence-based improvements that directly impact the lives of our most vulnerable patients in Adelaide's southern community.

About the role:  

This role will sit with our Residential Care, Outreach Team (RCOT) Duties will include:

• Provide expert clinical consultation and direct patient care in acute geriatric settings, utilising advanced assessment skills to manage complex health conditions in elderly patients
• Lead evidence-based practice improvements and quality initiatives by identifying opportunities for enhanced care delivery and implementing sustainable change strategies
• Mentor and support nursing staff in specialised geriatric care techniques, providing ongoing professional development and guidance to enhance clinical competency
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training programs to develop, maintain, and enhance the clinical skills and specialised knowledge essential for effective geriatric nursing consultation and leadership.

About you:  

• Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Evidence of additional studies relating to gerontology, dementia, aging, caring for older persons or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. 

Want To Know More? Contact: Philippa Jones - Operational Nursing Director, 0481 053 941, Philippa.Jones@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 19th September 2025

Attachments: 

• Role Description

• Australian applicant guidelines 

• International applicant guidelines 

Applicant Information: 

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 

• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. 

• 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: 913824