Nurse Consultant - South Australian Virtual Care Service (SAVCS)

SA Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Adelaide Metro is seeking a part-time Nurse Consultant for its Virtual Care Innovation Team. The role involves leading initiatives to enhance virtual healthcare delivery. Candidates should be Registered Nurses or Midwives with at least 3 years of experience and demonstrated leadership skills. This position provides an opportunity to influence patient outcomes significantly and work within an innovative team. The application is open until 29 January 2026.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post registration experience as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Competence in nursing practice according to relevant standards.
• Skills in problem-solving and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for a team.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing practice and service delivery.
• Manage resources with due diligence.
• Support ongoing education and learning integration.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy (EMR, Health Direct)

Change management facilitation

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Job description

Job no: 926816

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Support Services

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Clovelly Park– South Australian Virtual Care Service (SAVCS)
• Salary $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3| 28 hours per wk. - 12 month contract with view to permanency after term appointment

Shape the Future of Healthcare - Nurse Consultant, Virtual Care Innovation Team

Join SA Health's ground-breaking South Australian Virtual Care Service as a Nurse Consultant and lead the transformation of healthcare delivery across South Australia. This exciting part-time contract opportunity lets you work at the cutting edge of virtual care technology while making a real difference to patient outcomes in our state. Be part of an innovative team that's revolutionising how we deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare to over 1.7 million South Australians.

About the role:

Reporting to the Nursing Director - Operations Virtual Care Service, some of your duties for the role will include:

• Provides leadership and direction, acts a role model, mentor, consultant and resource person
• Contribute specific expertise to monitor and evaluate research activities in order to improve nursing or midwifery practice and service delivery
• Being responsive to the expectations and needs of both clinical and non-clinical colleagues
• Management of resources with due diligence
• Ensure mechanisms are in place to support ongoing education where work and learning are integrated
• The SA Virtual Care Services is located at Tonsley, and staff are required to work onsite.

About you:

• Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Demonstrated competence in Acute and/or Out of Hospital/Hospital Avoidance Models nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Skills in using computers and software relevant to the area of practice, including EMR and Health Direct
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Mandi Nobes, Operations Manager, [phone], [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Thursday 29th January 2026

Attachments:

• Nurse Consultant SAVCS - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• 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: 926816

Advertised: 08 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time