SA Health Job reference: 953249 Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Palliative Care Services
Salary $132,794 - $138,730 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3| Fulltime- Contract Until March 2027 Available
Join SALHN today and contribute to our mission of providing the highest standard of care to palliative patients
Make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most challenging journey. As our Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care with Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will provide clinical leadership and expert guidance whilst delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to shape palliative care standards, mentor nursing teams, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure dignity, comfort, and quality of life for those in your care. Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and lead trans-formative healthcare that honours both patients and their loved ones during their most vulnerable moments.
About the role:
Undertake the nursing care role with a significant degree of independent clinical decision making in the area of personal expertise
Mentor and educate nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in palliative care best practices
Develop and implement evidence-based palliative care protocols and clinical guidelines
Collaborate with highly trained multidisciplinary teams to streamline care processes
Contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of corporate policies and processes, and lead with your expertise
About you:
Providing confident and compassionate clinical leadership during complex and challenging situations to ensure the highest standard of patient care
Provide skilled emotional support and communication skills for sensitive conversations with patients and families
Offering experienced clinical leadership combined with mentoring abilities to guide and develop nursing staff within a palliative care setting
Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant palliative care standard
Why SALHN?
Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
Join a supportive team:Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact:Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse, (08) 8404 2657, [email protected]
Application Closing Date:11.55 pm Tuesday 3rd of November
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. Clickhereto 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 953249
Applications close: 03/11/2026 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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