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Nurse/Midwife Consultant – Infection Prevention & Control

(Temporary Backfill)

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced LCLHN nursing and midwifery staff who may be available to temporarily backfill the Nurse/Midwife Consultant (Infection Prevention & Control) position during periods of planned and unplanned leave.

In this temporary backfill capacity, the Nurse/Midwife Consultant will provide high-level clinical leadership, expert guidance, and strategic direction to support the consistent application of infection prevention and control standards across the service. The role plays a critical part in maintaining patient safety, ensuring quality of care, and supporting organisational performance.

We are seeking expressions of interest from professionals who demonstrate:

• Advanced clinical judgement and expertise in infection prevention and control
• Strong leadership capability and the ability to influence best practice
• A commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills across multidisciplinary teams

This is an excellent opportunity for LCLHN staff to contribute to a key clinical governance function while strengthening their leadership experience within a supportive regional health network.

If you are interested in being considered for temporary backfill opportunities in this role, please submit your Expression of Interest as outlined. Please provide your CV and a Cover Letter up to 1 page addressing the key criteria in the role description. 

Salary: RN/M3 | $132,794 - $138,730 p.a (pro rata)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Applicant Information

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

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.

Job Ref: 954108

Eligibility: Open to SA Public Sector Employees Only

LCLHN Recruitment Team

Phone: 0407629871
E-mail: Health.LCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au

How to Apply: Please apply online, providing your current Curriculum Vitae along with a 1-page Expression of Interest outlining your interest and highlighting the experience that makes you the suitable candidate. 

Application Closing Date

8 November 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

954108 - RN3A Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention & Control.pdf

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