Nurse Consultant, Infectious Diseases - Paediatric Medicine

SA Health; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 133 000 - 139 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support negotiable

Résumé du poste

Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in Adelaide is seeking a Nurse Consultant in Infectious Diseases for Paediatric Medicine. You will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert paediatric nursing care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Reporting to the Nursing Director – Operations, you will lead nurse-led clinics, care coordination, discharge planning and follow-up services, with a focus on care-at-home opportunities and improved patient outcomes through

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in paediatrics.
• Demonstrated expertise in paediatric infectious diseases or related specialty.
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient and family-centred care and culturally safe practice.

Responsabilités

• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care for paediatric infectious diseases patients across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Lead nurse-led clinics, care coordination, discharge planning and follow-up services to support seamless patient journeys.
• Deliver outreach services and expand care-at-home and care-closer-to-home models.
• Provide expert clinical advice and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, patients and families.
• Make independent clinical decisions and implement evidence-based interventions to optimise outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement, governance and risk management initiatives.
• Contribute to development of clinical protocols and innovative care models.
• Support education, mentoring and capability development of nursing staff.

Connaissances

Paediatric nursing

Infectious diseases

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Patient advocacy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education and mentoring

Digital literacy

Outils

Clinical information systems

Description du poste

Nurse Consultant, Infectious Diseases - Paediatric Medicine

Job no: 952935
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical, Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide
• Salary – RN/M3, $132,794 - $138,730 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• 12 Months Full-Time (Contract Position)

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence, with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

Working in our Infectious Diseases team and reporting to the Nursing Director – Operations, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert nursing care within a highly specialised paediatric service. The role encompasses nurse-led clinics, care coordination, discharge planning and community follow-up, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and expanding care-at-home and care-closer-to-home opportunities. You will serve as a key clinical resource and advocate for patients, families and healthcare professionals across South Australia.

Key duties of the role

• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care and clinical management for paediatric infectious diseases patients across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Lead nurse-led clinics, care coordination, discharge planning and follow-up services to support seamless patient journeys and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.
• Deliver outreach services and support innovative models of care, including care closer to home and care-at-home where appropriate.
• Provide expert clinical advice and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and healthcare providers across South Australia.
• Make independent clinical decisions, undertake complex assessments and implement evidence-based interventions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Champion quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient safety.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, standards and innovative models of care within the specialty.
• Support education, mentoring and capability development of nursing and multidisciplinary staff through sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.
• Participate in research, service evaluation and the implementation of evidence-based practice to improve patient care and service outcomes.
• Provide professional leadership, acting as a clinical expert, mentor and advocate for excellence in infectious diseases nursing practice.

Skills and Experience

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with extensive post-registration clinical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in paediatric nursing, infectious diseases, complex care coordination, or a related specialty area.
• Strong clinical leadership skills, with the ability to influence practice, lead initiatives and support high-quality patient outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and healthcare settings.
• Sound judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with confidence managing complex clinical situations.
• Experience leading change, driving service improvements and contributing to innovative models of care.
• A commitment to patient and family-centred care, consumer engagement and delivering culturally safe, compassionate services.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex care and meet deadlines.
• A positive, adaptable and resilient approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing service and patient needs.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research and continuous learning.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using clinical information systems and healthcare technologies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026 at 11:55 pm ACDST.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time