Nurse Consultant Palliative Care (Inpatient Trial)

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Nurse Consultant Palliative Care (Inpatient Trial) Job no: 894037Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide HillsCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mount Barker Salary: RN/M3 $125,183 to $130,779 p.a. (pro-rata) Temporary Part-time position working 19 hours per week (up to 15 August 2025) Overview Embark on an Enriching Career in Palliative Care with SA Health!Are you a compassionate and dedicated nursing professional seeking an opportunity to make a profound impact in palliative care? SA Health is currently seeking a Part-time, Temporary Contract Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care (Inpatient Trial) to join our esteemed team based in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.As a Nurse Consultant within the BHFLHN Community Nursing – Palliative Care Team, you will provide clinical nursing expertise to individual patients and groups, as well as offer clinical leadership in your area of practice. This role demands a significant degree of autonomy and decision-making, allowing you to thrive as an expert within your stream of practice.Your responsibilities will encompass: Primarily providing exceptional nursing care and integrating evidence-based practices into your standards. Providing clinical leadership to fellow nurses, fostering their professional growth. Coordinating and leading projects and programs that contribute clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes. Developing your capacity for extended practice by increasing your knowledge and skills through ongoing clinical exposure, postgraduate qualifications, and mentoring. Accepting accountability for your nursing practice, the outcomes of your care, professional advice, delegations, and addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy. To excel in this role, you must possess: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, along with a current practicing certificate. A contemporary Professional Practice Portfolio demonstrating a relevant postgraduate qualification or active pursuit of one. This rewarding opportunity is a fixed-term contract position ending on 2025-08-15.SA Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of South Australia. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment that values professional development, work-life balance, and collaborative practices. Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of those in need of palliative care.Apply now and embrace the chance to contribute your expertise to SA Health's remarkable palliative care services. 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 information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here Find out more about working and living in regional Australia at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 894037 Enquiries Name: Joe ByrneTitle: Program Manager OOHPhone: 0402 185 028E-mail: Application Closing Date 19 March 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM Attachments 894037 - NurseMidwife Consultant Palliative Care Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 05 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 19 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr