• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN3
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 32 hours per week

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward‑thinking Nurse Practitioner Candidate to join the Chest Pain Assessment Unit. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about advanced practice, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient‑centred care.

As a Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and follow‑up care for individuals presenting with chest pain. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high‑quality clinical decision‑making, support patient flow, and enhance the overall patient experience. You will be supported by experienced Nurse Practitioners and medical staff as you develop your extended scope of practice through ongoing clinical exposure, postgraduate study and structured mentoring.

In this dynamic environment, your ability to remain composed under pressure, communicate clearly, and make sound clinical decisions will be essential. You will be actively involved in improving models of care, refining clinical protocols and contributing to service innovation.

To be eligible for this position, you will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Must be enrolled (or be eligible to enrol) in an NMBA approved program of study leading to endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

About You:

In this role, you will bring a strong blend of clinical expertise, leadership capability and a commitment to advanced practice. Your strengths include:

• highly developed communication, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and negotiation skills
• ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• demonstrated leadership in fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting staff development
• flexibility, innovation and creativity in responding to service needs and driving change
• experience leading consumer engagement initiatives and supporting patient‑centred care
• minimum three years post‑registration experience, with advanced clinical practice in chest pain assessment and management
• experience developing policies, procedures and models of care in a clinical setting
• proven ability to supervise students, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses or midwives

Step into a role where your expertise and leadership will shape the future of advanced nursing practice - this is your opportunity to make a powerful impact.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 930334

Enquiries:

Bek Lamb

Nursing Director, Division of Medicine

Phone: (08) 8282 0248

E-mail: rebekah.lamb@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

13 March 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 930334 - Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Chest Pain Assessment Unit - RN3 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.