Paediatric Nurse Consultant – Part-Time Leader

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

SA Health’s Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Paediatric Nurse Consultant for Lyell McEwin and affiliated sites. The role is part-time (32 hours per week) with ongoing commitment, leading paediatric clinical consultation, guideline development and staff capability building.

The successful candidate will bring senior paediatric experience, postgraduate credentials, and a proven track record in quality and safety initiatives within a public health setting.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in paediatric nursing or related field.
• Experience as a Paediatric Nurse Consultant or in advanced paediatric practice.
• Proven ability to lead quality and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical consultation to paediatric teams across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and translate evidence into practice.
• Develop and review clinical guidelines, policies and care pathways for paediatric care.
• Educate, mentor and build capability among nursing staff within the network.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Advanced practice

Clinical consultation

Quality improvement

Education & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in paediatric nursing or related field

Job description

SA Health’s Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Paediatric Nurse Consultant for Lyell McEwin and affiliated sites. The role is part-time (32 hours per week) with ongoing commitment, leading paediatric clinical consultation, guideline development and staff capability building.

The successful candidate will bring senior paediatric experience, postgraduate credentials, and a proven track record in quality and safety initiatives within a public health setting.