SA Health
Job reference: 941710
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary – RN/M4 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 4, $137,464 to $143,282 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent Part Time 0.63 FTE Ongoing 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. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner, See & Treat, Paediatric Emergency Department, provides advanced clinical assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children with urgent care needs. Working within the nurse-led See & Treat Service, the role delivers timely, high-quality care with a high level of clinical autonomy and decision-making.
Key duties of the role
- Contribute expert nursing assessment and advice to local clinical teams to achieve integrated nursing care within a risk management framework.
- Provide direct supervision to Nurse Practitioner Candidates while on shift. Provide Indirect support through education and mentorship.
- Provides professional leadership through advanced practice, education, research, and knowledge sharing.
- Leads and contributes to clinical research and evidence-based practice to improve service delivery, guide innovation, and support informed practice change.
- Contributes to and manages state-wide portfolios, projects, and programs supporting policy development, implementation, and evaluation.
Skills and Experience
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA and endorsement (or eligibility) as Nurse Practitioner with current practising certificate
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including advanced practice in emergency or acute nursing
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Proven leadership, communication, change management, and research/quality improvement capability
- Sound knowledge of Nurse Practitioner scope, legislation, clinical standards, and healthcare quality systems
Enquiries can be directed to
Michelle Duncan
Nurse Manager, Division of Pediatric Medicine
81618542
michelle.duncan@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 06 July 2026 11:55PM
Applications close: 06/07/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.
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