Respiratory Coordinator
Job no: 905031
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health
- Position based in Port Lincoln
- Salary: RN/M2C $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Leave Loading
- Temporary Part time position working 20 hours per week (0.53FTE) up to 9 January 2027
About the Role
Make a real difference and be a valued member of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network Community Nursing Team, based in beautiful Port Lincoln.
The Clinical Nurse – Respiratory Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality respiratory services across the region. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, this role supports improved health outcomes for people living with respiratory conditions through innovative, community-based care.
The position aims to:
- Reduce emergency department presentations and hospital admissions for clients with respiratory conditions.
- Support earlier discharge and reduce length of stay for patients admitted with respiratory illness.
- Facilitate timely transfer of respiratory patients from metropolitan health services back to their community or residence.
- Improve access to, and effective use of, health services for vulnerable populations.
- Support patient education, self-management, and pulmonary rehabilitation to empower individuals to manage their health.
- Deliver the SA Health Home Oxygen Program, including assessment, care planning, evaluation, and ongoing review.
- Do you hold current registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and bring at least three years of post-registration experience to your practice?
- Are you a confident communicator and natural collaborator who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and can lead, influence, and support others?
- Do you enjoy working autonomously while prioritising complex workloads and finding creative, flexible solutions to improve patient care?
- Are you passionate about culturally safe care and committed to strengthening Aboriginal health outcomes through respectful engagement and continuous learning?
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 905031
Enquiries
Application Closing Date: 27 January 2026, 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
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