Clinical Nurse Consultant - Sheoak Lodge

SA Health; Millicent; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

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Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Sheoak Lodge, Millicent, South Australia, is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care to shape a new role and lead clinical practice improvements for residents across the facility and the associated services.

You will partner with the Nurse Unit Manager to mentor staff, oversee clinical governance and drive quality improvements while prioritising dignity, safety and person-centred care for residents.

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Have at least three years' post-registration nursing and/or midwifery experience, with demonstrated competence in the aged care environment.
• Demonstrate experience in clinical leadership, management and supervision of nursing staff, students and less experienced clinicians.
• Possess strong knowledge of aged care legislation, professional standards, clinical governance and contemporary evidence-based nursing practice.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to lead change, support consumer engagement and improve person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership, support and mentor nursing and care teams.
• Champion safe, evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Lead improvements in care delivery and resident wellbeing at individual and organisational levels.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care | Sheoak Lodge

• Temporary Full-Time | 12-Month Contract
• RN/M3 – Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 3 | $132,794 – $138,730 p.a.
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Millicent – Sheoak Lodge, Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to shape a new and dynamic Clinical Nurse Consultant role at Sheoak Lodge, with a strong focus on improving resident care, strengthening clinical practice and driving meaningful quality improvement.

Working in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide expert clinical leadership, support and mentor nursing and care teams, and champion safe, evidence-based, person-centred care.

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at both an individual resident and organisational level, strengthening clinical practice, improving systems and processes, and driving improvements in the safety, dignity and wellbeing of residents at Sheoak Lodge.

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical leadership capabilities and a commitment to excellence in aged care. You bring sound clinical judgement, effective communication and the confidence to guide multidisciplinary teams, support staff development and lead improvements in care delivery while maintaining a strong focus on resident wellbeing, dignity and choice.

To succeed in the Clinical Nurse Consultant role, you will:

• Be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Have at least three years' post-registration nursing and/or midwifery experience, with demonstrated competence in the aged care envioronment
• Demonstrate experience in clinical leadership, management and supervision of nursing staff, students and less experienced clinicians.
• Possess strong knowledge of aged care legislation, professional standards, clinical governance and contemporary evidence-based nursing practice.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to lead change, support consumer engagement and improve person-centred care.

Located in Millicent, South Australia, Sheoak Lodge is a large residential aged care service co-located with the Millicent and District Hospital and Health Service, providing care and support to older people within the local community.

At Sheoak Lodge, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity, compassion and respect. Our dedicated team strives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, respects individual preferences and enhances the wellbeing and quality of life of every resident.

About Sheoak Lodge

Located in Millicent, South Australia, Sheoak Lodge is a large residential aged care service co-located with the Millicent and District Hospital and Health Service, providing care and support to older people within the local community.

At Sheoak Lodge, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity, compassion and respect. Our dedicated team strives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, respects individual preferences and enhances the wellbeing and quality of life of every resident.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and for eligible roles relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Caitlyn Davey, Acting Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and Midwifery Millicent & Sheoak on 0421 574 242 or [e-mail] quote role 954489.

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Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).