Respiratory Coordinator

Palliative Care SA; The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Lincoln-based Eyre and Far North Local Health Network seeks a Clinical Nurse - Respiratory Coordinator with a focus on respiratory health for people living with chronic respiratory conditions. The role involves coordinating specialist respiratory nursing services and working with hospital, community, and external providers to enhance access to care and reduce avoidable admissions.

Applicants should have at least three years of post-registration nursing experience and demonstrate leadership,

Qualifications

• At least three years of post-registration nursing experience.
• Effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with students and junior staff.
• Commitment to culturally safe, Aboriginal‑inclusive healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver respiratory nursing services including assessment, care planning, and evaluation.
• Educate patients and support self-management to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with hospital, community and metropolitan services to improve care coordination and reduce avoidable presentations and admissions.
• Provide clinical leadership and support for colleagues and contribute to service development.

Skills

Respiratory care

Coordination of care

Communication

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Job description

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Location: Port Lincoln Community and Allied Health
• Temporary Part time working 38 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE), until 24 September 2027
• Salary: RN/M2C $92,731 -$117,215 p.a (pro rata)

About the Role

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse passionate about respiratory health and improving outcomes for people living with chronic respiratory conditions?

Join the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) as a Clinical Nurse - Respiratory Coordinator, where you will play an important role in delivering and developing respiratory services that support people to manage their health, maintain independence and stay well in their own communities.

Based in Port Lincoln, you will coordinate and deliver specialist respiratory nursing services, working collaboratively with hospital teams, community health professionals and external providers to improve access to care, reduce avoidable hospital admissions and support patients through their healthcare journey.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise, leadership and passion for person-centred care to make a meaningful difference to individuals, families and communities across the region.

Who are we looking for?

• Do you have at least three years of post-registration nursing experience, with demonstrated clinical competence and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care?
• Are you an effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, build relationships and coordinate care across different health services?
• Do you enjoy supporting, mentoring and sharing your knowledge with students, new staff and less experienced nursing colleagues?
• Are you passionate about providing culturally safe and responsive healthcare, with an understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience working respectfully with Aboriginal consumers and communities?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality respiratory nursing services, including assessment, care planning, review and evaluation through the SA Health Home Oxygen Program.
• Support patients with respiratory conditions through education, self-management strategies and rehabilitation, promoting independence and improved health outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with hospital, community and metropolitan health services to improve care coordination, facilitate timely patient transfers and reduce avoidable emergency presentations and hospital admissions.
• Provide clinical leadership, education and support to colleagues while contributing to service development, health promotion and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Live and Work in Port Lincoln

Discover the lifestyle and opportunities of Port Lincoln, a vibrant coastal community on South Australia's beautiful Eyre Peninsula.

Known for its stunning coastline, pristine beaches, fresh local seafood and relaxed lifestyle, Port Lincoln offers an enviable balance of regional living, outdoor adventure and community connection.

Working in community and allied health nursing at Port Lincoln offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, families and local communities while delivering care that makes a genuine difference. You will work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting people to access the services they need, maintain their health and wellbeing, and remain connected to their community.

Experience the rewards of regional healthcare, where your clinical expertise, initiative and contribution can have a lasting impact.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
• Wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.

Enquiries

Please contact Alyssia Smith, Acting Nurse Unit Manager – Specialist Nursing on Phone: [phone] or via E-mail: [e-mail] quoting job reference 955636

Application Closing Date

19 November 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

Role Description

955636 RN2C - Respiratory Coordinator - Role Description.pdf