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Form of work- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Salary RN-3 $117,997 - $123,272
- Permanent full-time
The Lung Foundation Respiratory Nurse Consultant is accountable for the coordination of care, support, guidance, and advice to patients living with chronic lung disease including the referral of patients/carers to appropriate supportive care.
Employees classified at this level provide clinical nursing expertise for patients/clients with chronic respiratory disease, and provide clinical leadership for this area of practice, and may work in a variety of clinical settings. Employees classified at this level are experts within their area and stream of practice and have a significant degree of autonomy and decision making. Employees in this role accept accountability for their nursing practice, the outcomes of nursing practices for patients with chronic respiratory disease, the professional advice given, delegations of care made and for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy.
Various practice models may be used to enact this role, including but not limited to:
- Primarily providing nursing care,
- Providing clinical leadership to nurses
- Coordination and leadership of projects and/or programs that contribute clinical expertise to improve patient/client/service outcomes.
Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- 17.5 per cent Leave loading applied to your annual leave
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Onsite Gym and Day Care facilities available to staff at TQEH and RAH.
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
- The South Australian Government is offering financial incentives for those who relocate here. Successful applicants who sign contracts with SA Health before the end of 2023 will be eligible for financial reimbursements of up to $15,000. This will help cover relocation costs such as travel, short-term accommodation, and other reasonable expenses. Find out more: Relocation support | SA Health
- Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
- Immunisation screening as indicated in 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.
Application Information:
- 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.
Applications close: Friday 30 June 2023
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 831895
Contact:
Marie Haydon
Phone: +61 401 123 ***
Email: ************@sa.gov.au
