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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Nursing Midwifery & Patient Services 

• Salary $130,190.00- $136,010.00 (Pro Rata) RN3 | Part Time, Ongoing Contract - 25 hours per week

Take the next step in your Nursing career as our After Hours Nurse Consultant!

As the after hours Nurse Consultant you will lead after-hours clinical operations by providing expert guidance to nursing staff, managing patient flow and staffing allocation and acting as the key decision-making authority for clinical escalations. This position combines clinical expertise with operational oversight to maintain patient safety and care standards during critical after-hours periods.

About the role:  

• Provide expert clinical nursing care and consultation, attending all emergency code calls and delivering direct patient care with advanced therapeutic interventions
• Lead after-hours clinical decision making by integrating evidence-based practice with expert knowledge to guide nursing teams and optimise patient outcomes
• Manage operational systems including staff allocation, resource coordination, risk management, and quality improvement processes during after-hours periods
• Deliver clinical education and mentorship to hospital staff, promoting best practice implementation and enhancing skills through both planned and immediate teaching opportunities
• Serve as professional leader and consultant, providing expert advice on clinical practice standards while maintaining effective communication systems and emergency response capabilities

About you:  

• Proven leadership and management experience with strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills in healthcare settings
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, lead change management initiatives, and foster staff development in fast-paced environments
• Understanding of person-centred care principles, consumer engagement frameworks, and contemporary nursing practice standards
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with minimum three years post-registration experience and demonstrated competence in nursing practice

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. 

Want To Know More? Contact: Michael Fordham, Deputy Director Nursing and Midwifery, 08 8204 6594, Michael.Fordham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 1st April 2026

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: 933104