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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Family Health Services (CaFHS)
• Country North (Various Locations) – Gawler 5118, Port Pirie 5540, Port Augusta 5700, Whyalla 5600 and Port Lincoln 5606
• Salary - RN/M3, $125,183.00 to $130,779.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing Permanent

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Lead and provide expert clinical nursing in CaFHS, supporting children (up to school age) and families. Deliver programs, mentor staff, coordinate resources, and drive quality, safe, person-centred care across teams.

This position supports the Country North CaFHS team and is required to be based at one of the Consolidated Service Sites (CSS) at either Port Lincoln or Whyalla. Ability to travel across the Country North region is essential.

Key duties of the role

• Provide expert nursing care and clinical decision making for children and families
• Lead, mentor and support staff, students and less experienced nurses
• Coordinate programs, resources and clinical initiatives to improve outcomes
• Contribute to policy, quality improvement, risk management and research
• Promote positive, collaborative and trauma-informed care across teams

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years post-registration clinical experience
• Proven leadership, mentoring and change management skills
• Experience with complex family/child health issues (e.g., trauma, DV, mental health)
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, risk management, and child/family development

Enquiries can be directed to

Nicole Branch – Regional Team Manager, Country North, 0466 860 536 or Nicole.Branch@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RN3 - Nurse Consultant - CaFHS, Country North - Role Description 924403.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026 – 11:55pm