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Working within SA Health's leading healthcare network, you will contribute to ground breaking rheumatology research while providing direct patient care. Combine clinical nursing expertise with research excellence, supporting patients with complex rheumatological conditions whilst contributing to evidence-based practice improvements.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Rheumatology Head of Unit, this role will be involved in  conducting research studies and supporting related ethics submissions, in the department of Rheumatology including recruitment of eligible participants to clinical trials and research studies as well as conducting the study visits according to the approved study protocol and in accordance to ICH-GCP guidelines.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area.
• Monitoring patient/client care plans to ensure appropriate care outcomes are achieved on a daily basis.
• Assists and supports the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities.
• Participate in clinical teaching, overseeing learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience.
• Participate in clinical auditing, clinical trials and/or evaluative research.
• Interact with patients to collect data specimens, monitor response or any other clinical information related to clinical trials.
• Promote continuity and consistency of care in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent of the ward/unit/service;
• Additionally, will also provide support to the wider Rheumatology Nursing team as directed.  
• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers.

About you:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.
• Demonstrated competence in Rheumatology nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards
• Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Liz Briggs, Rheumatology Nurse Consultant, 82046429, Liz.Briggs@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 31 May 2026

Attachments:

• Role Description - Clinical Nurse Rheumatology Research
• 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: 935374