Nurse Consultant

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Nurse Consultant for Chronic Liver Disease at Flinders Medical Centre. You will lead an evidence-based program, coordinate care across hospital and community settings, and drive service improvements for chronic liver disease management.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical leadership, bridging acute and community care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Excellent communication and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and competence in Chronic Disease Management
• Experience in transitions from acute to community care settings
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines

Responsibilities

• Coordinate an evidence-based preventative care program for people living with chronic liver disease
• Provide specialist leadership and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across hospital and community settings
• Bridge gaps between acute and community services to support care planning and rapid response pathways

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Chronic Disease Management

Acute care transitions

Education

Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience

Job description

Job no: 944188
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Salary $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3| Fulltime - Ongoing Position Available

Lead, Innovate, Transform: Chronic Liver Disease Nurse Consultant

Join a rewarding role where you will coordinate an evidence-based preventative care program for people living with chronic liver disease, helping to improve outcomes through early screening, assessment and intervention. As an expert clinician, you will provide specialist leadership and work autonomously to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across hospital and community settings. You will play a vital role in bridging the gap between acute and community services, supporting care planning, rapid response pathways, and hospital avoidance initiatives. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help drive innovative programs and service improvements that enhance patient outcomes and the delivery of chronic liver disease care.

About you:

• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Demonstrated experience and competence in Chronic Disease Management
• Experience in the acute care transitions to community sectors
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Rachel Wundke, Hepatology Nurse, 0466 777 873, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 22nd of September 2026

Attachments:

• Nurse Consultant Chronic Liver - Role Description
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• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on 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. Job ref: 944188

Nurse Consultant — Lead Clinical Excellence at Flinders Medical Centre

Nurse Consultant — Lead Clinical Excellence at Flinders Medical Centre