Tuberculosis Outreach Nurse Consultant

Job Description

Job no: 892557Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide Salary RN-3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full-time temporary up to 30/6/27 About the Role Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the health of rural and remote communities? As the Tuberculosis Outreach Respiratory Nurse Consultant, you'll lead the charge in managing tuberculosis (TB) through outreach clinics, community screening, and innovative care strategies. This pivotal role includes enhancing the BCG vaccination program for children under five in remote areas, providing expert clinical leadership, and championing better health outcomes for vulnerable populations. In this dynamic position, you’ll deliver hands-on nursing care, mentor healthcare teams, and drive transformative projects. Your expertise will shape policies, empower professionals through education, and ensure excellence in TB management. With significant autonomy and decision-making responsibilities, you’ll play a crucial role in bridging healthcare gaps and advancing patient-centred care across diverse Australian communities. About You We are seeking a passionate and experienced nursing professional with a commitment to excellence in patient care and leadership. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Qualifications: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, holding or eligible for a current practising certificate. Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience: At least 3 years of post-registration experience, including demonstrated competence in caring for individuals with tuberculosis. Knowledge: A sound understanding of Australian health standards, relevant legislation, and contemporary nursing and healthcare practices. Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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. Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 7 February 2025 Advertised: 23 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 07 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr